Request for congratulatory message
Request for congratulatory message
If you, a relative or close friend is celebrating a significant birthday (90 or 100) or wedding anniversary (50, 60, 65 or 70) you may request a congratulatory letter. Please read important information about organizing a letter here and then download the official request PDF form below. If you require any further information please contact the Premier’s office on (07) 3225 8440.
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If you or someone you know is celebrating a special birthday or anniversary, you can request a letter from the Premier of Queensland, Prime Minister of Australia, Governor-General or Her Majesty The Queen to mark the occasion via my office.
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Birthdays
90th birthday letters can be requested from:
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Prime Minister of Australia
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Premier of Queensland
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100th, 105th and 110th birthday letters can be requested from:
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Her Majesty The Queen
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Governor-General of Australia
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Prime Minister of Australia
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Governor of Queensland
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Premier of Queensland
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Anniversaries
50 (Golden) anniversary letters can be requested from:
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Prime Minister of Australia
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Premier of Queensland
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Governor of Queensland
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60, 65, 70 (Diamond) anniversary letters can be requested from:
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Her Majesty The Queen
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Governor-General of Australia
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Prime Minister of Australia
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Governor of Queensland
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Premier of Queensland
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Consideration may be given to requests for letters to mark other anniversaries or birthdays if there are special circumstances.
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How to request a letter
Prepare supporting documentation
Organise a copy of a supporting document to verify the applicant’s date of birth or marriage:
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birth or marriage certificate* (short extract or photocopy acceptable)
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passport or citizenship papers (photocopy acceptable)
*If you do not have a marriage certificate, you can supply a statutory declaration to confirm that the date and place of marriage are correct. The statutory declaration should be signed by a member of the family and witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations.
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Download and complete the congratulatory letter application form:
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Download and complete the Statutory Declaration form:
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Completed forms and supporting materials can be submitted to my electorate office
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Check the notice period
For birthdays:
90 years—allow 3 weeks
100, 105, 110 years—allow 4 weeks.
For anniversaries:
50 (Golden)—allow 3 weeks
60, 65, 70 (Diamond)—allow 4 weeks.
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If you require any further information please contact the Executive Correspondence Unit: Telephone: (07) 3003 9268 Facsimile: (07) 3224 2943 email: thepremier@premiers.qld.gov.au
