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nsAntigue & Barbunda
AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Commonwealth Day 2014Commonwealth Day 2014
Presentation
Welcome to a special presentation for students to understand more about the Commonwealth of Nations
Commonwealth Day Monday 10 March 2014
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BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
The Commonwealth
Established in 1949 by the London Declaration
Voluntary organisation made up of sovereign states
Committed to development, cooperation and democratic development of nations
Managed by the Commonwealth Secretariat (political) and Commonwealth
Foundation (funding) with Head Office in London
Commonwealth Secretariat established since 1965
The Queen is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth
Day to day operations managed by a General Secretary with the support of 267
staff across the globe
Second largest international grouping of nations after the United Nations.
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BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Just the Facts
There are 53 nations in the Commonwealth
Nearly 2 billion people live in the Commonwealth
Over 50% of the Commonwealth is under 25 years of age
Every two years the Commonwealth Heads of Government
meet to discuss issues (CHOGM)Last meeting in Australia was held in Perth, October 2011
Chairman rotated between hosts of CHOGM
These meetings provide a unique forum for consultation
at the highest level of government.
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
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Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Map of Countries
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Current Issues in the Commonwealth
Nations have differing views on issues depending on their stage of development and political climateHow to combat terrorism through international cooperationHealth issues focusing on contagious diseases
Especially in African nationsAvailability of inexpensive treatments
Climate change and environmental protectionGreenhouse effectDevelopment vs pollution
Where the Commonwealth is heading and why it existsIssues of Tolerance, Mutual Respect and Understanding
Religious differencesCivil warsChild abuseDiscrimination - Racial, Gender etc.
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Major Commonwealth Programs
The Commonwealth is active in a number of areas including development, democracy, debt management and trade.The programs cover areas such as:
SustainabilityEducationHealthYouthHuman rightsSport
For more information go to
www.thecommonwealth.org
www.commday.org.au
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Commonwealth Day
Celebrates the achievements and people of the
Commonwealth
Held on the second Monday in March each year
Marked by events all over the world
Largest celebration held in Westminster Abbey and
attended by the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth
2012 celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty - 60
years as the UK Monarch and 60 years as Head of the
Commonwealth and 2013 celebrated the sixtieth
anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation
Commonwealth Mace is carried during the service
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Theme
Each year a theme is set for Commonwealth Day.
The theme for 2014 is:
‘‘ ‘‘Team Commonwealth’Team Commonwealth’
The theme reflects the spirit of friendship and the drive towards achieving shared goals and
values that exist between the Commonwealth’s member countries. Team spirit brings the
enormous strength of solidarity, unity and of collective striving for greater achievement.
Share your ideas and stories on the Commonwealth theme
https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthDay
More information and resources are available from More information and resources are available from
www.commonwealththeme.orgwww.commonwealththeme.org
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Young People
Young people make up half of the 2 billion population of the CommonwealthYoung citizens of the Commonwealth can make positive contributions to society by being agents of social changeYoung people will lead the Commonwealth into the future in their role as leaders and responsible citizens
The Commonwealth will continue to promote democracy, good governance, justice, development and growth so that a new generation of its citizens can enjoy lives of dignity, peace and prosperity.
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BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
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The Commonwealth works to instil in young people the spirit of peace, social cohesion and harmony, multiculturalism, commitment for human rights, respect and understanding, freedom, equality and moral values.
Young People cont’d.
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Purpose
The Commonwealth Day Council of NSW was
established by Donald Ramsey and Tom Harvey in
1984 to promote and celebrate Commonwealth Day
The purpose of the Commonwealth Day Council of NSW is to:
Promote the benefits of the Commonwealth and its countries
Support the Australia Youth Trust which provides scholarships for education, arts and medical assistance to young people
The Patron of the Commonwealth Day Council is Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales.
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BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
The Co-Hosts of the Commonwealth Day is the President of the Legislative Council, the Hon. Don Harwin, MLC and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Shelley Hancock MP.
A number of high profile people sit on the CouncilCommonwealth and State Government representatives
Diplomats and Consuls General
Business leaders
Leaders in Education and the Arts.
Purpose cont’d.
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BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Main EventNSW Governor attends the lunch held at NSW Parliament HouseEvents have also been held at a
Service in St Andrew’s Cathedral with Her MajestyReception at Admiralty House then Sydney based Hotel.
Approximately 250 guests attend the luncheon from a wide cross section of the community:
Corporate Companies, Associations, ethnic communities, Royal Overseas League, Royal Commonwealth Society, Members of Parliament (State/Federal) and distinguished guests.
Over 100 school students perform at the eventA guest speaker is invited to give the occasional address.
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Key Speakers and Guests
Key speakers and guests in past years have included:Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth
The late Diana, Princess of Wales
Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales
Mr Mick Keelty APM, Former Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police
The Hon Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, Former Justice of the High Court of Australia
General Peter Cosgrove AC MC, Former Chief of the Australian Defence Forces
Professor Ian Plimer B.Sc.(Hons), Ph.D.
Sir Ian Turbott, AO CVO CMG, Hon Consul, Cook Islands
Mr Robyn Williams AM
Mr Edmund Capon AM OBE Former Director, Art Gallery of NSW
Mr Nick McInnes British Consul-General
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Special Guest Speaker
Special Guest Speaker for 2014
Mr David Murray AO
Former CEO Commonwealth Bank and Future Fund Chairman.
David has an outstanding career in the business financial sector transforming the Commonwealth Bank from a partly privatised bank to a $49 billion integrated financial services company are amongst
some of his many achievements.
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Australia Youth TrustAustralia Youth TrustThe Australia Youth Trust is a company limited by guarantee established to provide the following:
Financial support to commonwealth and other agencies providing relief programs to young people suffering from poverty, illness, exploitation and abuse in developing countriesProvide better opportunities for young people and their families including literacy, education, employment and training programsProvide funding for students to travel, study and work in a developing commonwealth country.The Australia Youth Trust was launched in October 1996 at a special event held with the late Diana, Princess of Wales as Guest of Honour. The Chairman of the Trust is the Hon Max Willis RFD ED CSI.
Tom Harvey Award for CitizenshipThis is one of the key Awards as granted by the Australia Youth Trust. The Awards is open to Australian citizens, aged between 15 and 30 years and to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the community.
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AustraliaThe Bahamas
BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
Special Debate
Held on Commonwealth Day in March
Students participate in NSW Parliament House in the
Legislative Assembly Chamber
NSW Public Schools Team verses Other School Group Teams
Topic of debate related to theme for Commonwealth Day
‘that the Commonwealth Games should include Cricket’
Winning team announced at the luncheon
Cash prizes for all teams
All welcome to come and hear the debate commencing at
9.45am on Commonwealth Day 10 March 2014.
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BangladeshBarbados
BelizeBotswana
BruneiCameroon
CanadaCyprus
DominicaFiji
The GambiaGhana
GrenadaGuyana
IndiaJamaica
KenyaKiribati
LesothoMalawi
MalaysiaMaldives
MaltaMauritius
MozambiqueNamibia
NauruNew Zealand
NigeriaPakistan
Papua New GuineaSt Kitts & Nevis
St LuciaSt Vincent & Grenadines
SamoaSeychelles
Sierra LeoneSingapore
Solomon IslandsSouth Africa
Sri LankaSwazilandTanzania
TongaTrinidad & Tabago
TuvaluUganda
UKVanuatuZambia
Commonwealth Day Council of NSW
A new network
The Commonwealth Day Council is the Australian Chapter of the Friends of the Commonwealth Country Chapters
We welcome you to become a Friend of the Commonwealth – a forum for learning, discussion and participation in the work of the Commonwealth. Go to www.commonwealthfriends.org or
Join us on Facebook www.commday.org.au
Photography by Ian Bird Photography