Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for the Public Service, Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General
Every year on September 1, Australians around the country celebrate National Wattle Day. Commemorating Australia's national floral emblem, Acacia pycnantha (golden wattle).
Marked by the first day of spring, National Wattle Day is a unifying celebration of the diversity and resilience of the Australian community.
There are over one thousand species of the wattle, and they are uniquely suited to withstand Australia's droughts and winds, and to rejuvenate quickly after bushfires.
Australian Olympians and our national sporting teams wear green and gold uniforms inspired by the green of the wattle leaf and the gold of the flower when in bloom.
Across Australia, local communities are getting together to celebrate National Wattle Day. Activities include working bees, community walks, festivals, and the illumination of key landmarks. The Parliament House façade will be lit up in yellow this evening to commemorate the day.
