My predecessor and former neighbour, Mayor Philip Ruddock and his wife Heather recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

I had the honour of dropping in and handing them their letter of congratulations myself.

On request, my office organises official anniversary messages for constituents celebrating a special birthday or wedding anniversary. Depending on the milestone you can receive personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, Governor-General or The Queen.

If you or a family member have a major birthday or anniversary coming up, you can go online and apply for anniversary messages to be sent to you or your loved one: https://www.julianleeser.com.au/anniversary-message