Australia to hold minute’s silence to mark Queen’s death on the public holiday

Australians will observe a minute’s silence as part of the country’s National Day of Mourning for the Queen.

The solemn moment would begin at 11am AEST on Thursday and be followed by a national service live broadcast, the Commonwealth Flag Officer said.

A national memorial service will be held at Parliament House, that all state and territory leaders will attend.

Australians were encouraged to ‘take time to pause and reflect’. 

All flags flown on buildings occupied by Australian Government departments will remain at half mast for the entire day. 

Vice-Regal Standards are to remain at full mast. 

More to come.