How Australians can pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth
Australians may be among Queen Elizabeth's farthest-flung subjects, but those mourning the monarch's death have ample opportunity to make their thoughts known.
Online and in-person condolence books are being set up around the country, as people wake to the news of the queen's passing at Balmoral in Scotland.
In Sydney, a public condolence book will be open at St Andrews Cathedral in the CBD.
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People will also be able to leave flowers at the George St door to the building.
Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged that more information on the state's tributes and observances will be provided in the near future.
Meanwhile, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced an online portal where the state's residents can mark their thoughts.
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Australians are being offered ample opportunity to publicly mourn the death of the Queen. AP
It can be found here.
"Her Majesty was dearly loved and will be greatly missed," Palaszczuk said on Twitter.
"Government House will open to the public as an official place of mourning between 8am and 4pm on Friday, 9 September, and Saturday, 10 September, with additional dates and times to be advised in due course."
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Flags flying at half mast across Melbourne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Christine Ahern
In South Australia, Premier Peter Malinauskas announced the opening of a tribute site in the grounds of Government House.
Government House will also play host to a condolence book, while another will be open to the public in the city of Playford in Adelaide's north.
Playford includes the suburb of Elizabeth, named for the late queen.
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Succession after Queen Elizabeth's death. Nine
"Her Majesty served South Australia dutifully, with dignity and through significant eras of social change," Malinauskas said.
More details about how individual states will be paying their respects will be forthcoming as the day draws on.
Nationally, condolence books will also be opened at Parliament House and Government House in Canberra, as well as on the website of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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