Leaders from across the country gathered at Parliament House on Thursday morning for a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, two weeks after Her Majesty’s death.
A one-off public holiday is being held for the National Day of Mourning across all states and territories to mark the death of Britain's longest-serving monarch.
David Hurley and Anthony Albanese in their first public engagement since returning from the Queen’s funeral in London. Picture: Martin Ollman/Getty Images Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was seated next to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet pays his respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Picture: Martin Ollman/Getty Images
Others in attendance included Greens leader Adam Bandt, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Defence Minister Richard Marles.
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