Anniversary messages are personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, Governor-General or The King, for any Australian celebrating a special birthday or wedding anniversary.
Please note: the recipient of the message must be supplied by their local member of Parliament. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, please ensure they live in the electorate of Paterson. If they do not, contact their local MP. If you need to find the contact details for your federal parliamentarian click either Member of Parliament or Senator. You can search by Name, Postcode or Electorate.
on their 50th wedding anniversary and every year after*
on their 90th birthday and every year after*
on their 50th wedding anniversary and every year after*
on their 100th birthday and every year after*
on their 60th wedding anniversary and every fifth year after*
on their 100th birthday and every fifth year after*
If you did not receive a message from The King for your 60th wedding anniversary or 100th birthday you can request one for a subsequent occasion (ie: 61st wedding anniversary or 101st birthday). You do not have to wait until your 65th wedding anniversary or 105th birthday.
You will need to provide supporting documentation to confirm the details of the anniversary (see below).
* You will need to submit a new request every year. Messages do not get sent automatically.
To arrange an anniversary message, follow these steps:
Step 1: Gather supporting documentation for the relevant birthday or wedding anniversary. The supporting document needs to clearly state the full name or names of those celebrating the anniversary, and the date of the anniversary.
Supporting documentation can include:
copies of birth certificates, passports or marriage certificates, or
a statutory declaration with the relevant names and anniversary details. Statutory declaration forms are available at any post office, or online from the Attorney-General's Department.
Step 2: Ensure the recipients of the certificate reside in the electorate of Paterson. Then, mail all information to [email protected] or complete the form below. Please note, if Meryl Swanson is not your member of Parliament, you may not receive a response.
Anniversary messages can be delivered directly to the recipient or to a care-of address if you want it to be a surprise.
