Australia Day Council of NSW

The Australia Day Council of NSW was established by the NSW Government in 1981 following the formation of the National Australia Day Council in 1979.

With the approach of the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, the Australia Day Council of NSW was tasked with delivering quality, creative, innovative and diverse community events and being the custodian of sharing and enhancing Australian identity and culture.

The councils vision is to inspire national spirit and enrich the life of the nation. It works with and for the community to:

• unite the people of NSW
• promote excellence in service to the nation
• lead discussion and debate in building our shared future.

The Australia Day Council of NSW is appointed by the Premier of NSW. The Premier's Department provides the secretariat from which the council operates.

The council is part of the Australia Day National Network, which also includes the National Australia Day Council, other state and territory Australia Day organisations, and hundreds of local councils and committees.