State events and awards

The Protocol and events team at Department of Premier and Cabinet delivers official state funerals and memorial services on behalf of the Premier and the Victorian Government.

We facilitate official guests of government and diplomatic visits to Victoria.

We host state events on behalf of the Victorian Government.

This Victorian government protocol page lists the order for acknowledging and seating officials at an event or state occasion held in Victoria.

Guidance on the correct forms of address for royalty, government officials, diplomatic and consular corps and religious leaders.

Find information about when you should fly a national and/or state flag at half-mast and when you should fly certain other flags.

The Public Service Medal is national recognition of outstanding public service by public sector employees of the Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments.

The Order of Australia recognises women and men whose actions have enriched our society. Anyone can nominate.

An initiative to improve the recognition of women’s contributions to Australia.

Tips for nominators and a sample of the online form.