A State Funeral will be held to honour the life and legacy of the former Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC.
The service will take place on Monday, 3 February at the Darwin Convention Centre, commencing at 10.30am.
His Honour passed away in December 2024 at the age of 99, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of service, leadership, and dedication to the Northern Territory.
The public is invited to attend the State Funeral to pay their respects and celebrate the life of one of the Northern Territory's most cherished figures.
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said: "From his early days as a pupil at Darwin Primary School in the 1920s, to his wartime service, a distinguished legal career, and his tenure as Administrator of the Northern Territory, Austin Asche's commitment to the Territory and its people remained steadfast throughout his life."
"His contributions have been immortalised through accolades such as the Charles Darwin University Austin Asche Oration and the Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year Award," she said.
At the family's request, attendees are encouraged to wear blue in honour of His Honour's memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Legacy NT here or Mission to the Seafarers Darwin Inc. here
