OUTCOMES OF THE AUGUST STANDING COMMITTEES
Friday 11 August 2023
AUSTRALIA DAY - SURVEY RESULTS FOR 2023 CEREMONIES AND PLANNING FOR 2024 CEREMONIES
Councillors discussed and noted the community feedback provided from the survey regarding the 2023 Australia Day events in Dubbo and Wellington as well as the respective events from 2023. Councillors discussed options for holding the Australia Day ceremonies in 2024.
Councillors supported holding the Wellington Australia Day ceremony on the evening of Thursday 25 January 2024 at 6:30pm and the Dubbo Australia Day ceremony in the morning of Friday 26 January 2024 at 8:00am.
It was also recommended for Council to undertake an Expression of Interest process to form the Australia Day Committees for both Wellington and Dubbo.
Outcomes from the standing committees will be taken to the Ordinary Council meeting on 24 August for consideration and adoption.
Friday 28 July 2023
AUSTRALIA DAY EVENTS ENGAGEMENT SNAPSHOT IS NOW AVAILABLE.
Thank you community for contributing to the 2023 Australia Day Events survey.
A report will be presented to Council at a date to be confirmed. This report will outline the survey responses for Council to consider and inform the development of events in 2024.
Engagement Snapshot
Here is an overview of all the activities involving community for the purpose of participation.
2023 Australia Day Events
Dubbo Regional Council recognises Australia Day carries a different meaning to each and every one of you.
For Council, it's about welcoming new Australian citizens, celebrating our local heroes, and providing an event for our community.
We'd love to hear from those who were able to attend Australia Day celebrations throughout the region this year, and those who hope to attend in future.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the Australia Day post event evaluation survey.
Your feedback is valued and will be used for planning future events.
The survey should take approximately 3 minutes to complete and will close 5pm, Friday 7 July 2023.
Scroll down and click the survey card below to have your say on what 2024 should look like for civic ceremonies on Australia Day.
