President's Message

Commonwealth Day 2026

 

 

The annual lunch for Commonwealth Day will be held at NSW Parliament House on Monday 9 March 2026.

 

 

I am sad to advise that our guest speaker Dr Keith Suter AM, has passed away.

 

The Council is currently in the process of replacement and will advise accordingly.

 

Bookings are essential so book early to avoid disappointment.

Booking form:

 

https://www.commday.org.au/events/booking-forms-for-lunch/

 

Newsletter to be updated:

https://www.commday.org.au/resources/

 

 

Look forward to seeing you all in 2026 for the celebration of Commonwealth Day on Monday 9 March.

 

 

Kind regards

Janet Stewart

President

Commonwealth Day Lunch 2024

Our guest speaker was Tony Abbott AC, former Prime Minister of Australia.

 

Her Excellency presented His Majesty's Commonwealth Day message.

Link below:

https://lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca/news/king-s-commonwealth-day-message-2024/#:~:text=%22We%20must%20find%20ways%20of,the%20lives%20of%20people%20everywhere.%22

 

  • NSW Parliament House on Commonwealth Day 11 March 2024
  • Arrival of Her Excellency and welcome by Official Party
  • Her Excellency takes the Vice Regal salute
  • Welcome by the Captain of Scots College pipe band
  • Foyer of Parliament House
  • Guests enter through the 54 Commonwealth of Nations flags
  • Scots College and the 54 Commonwealth of Nations flags
  • Piper signals the arrival of the Official Party
  • Her Excellency (left) and Madame President, Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
  • Michael Photios as compere
  • Guests enjoying lunch in Stranger's Dining Room
  • Members of Royal Over-Seas League as strong supporters of Commonwealth Day
  • Scots College string quartet entertaining guests
  • Offical Welcome to guests
  • Her Excelleny delivers His Majesty's Message
  • Her Excellency with Commonwealth of Nations flag
  • Tony Abbott AC guest speaker
  • Wise words on the future of the Commonwealth
  • Suzanne Blake, Vice President Commonwealth Day Council with Vote of Thanks
  • Cooper Gannon, Secretary Commonwealth Day Council for Loyal Toast
  • Jason Collins introducing Australia Youth Trust
  • Recipients of the Tom Harvey Award for 2024
  • Daisy Grady receiving Pat Keill OAM Award from Her Excellency (right) and Annie Kiefer from Country Women's Association
  • Members of the Country Women's Association with Daisy Grady and family
  • Members of Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
  • Janet Stewart, President, Commonwealth Day Council