Statement on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

It is with a heavy heart that today we awoke to news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Late Majesty lived a life defined by service, devotion, and dignity to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth which she so dearly cared for.

As the longest reigning monarch in British history, Her Late Majesty exemplified what it meant to serve a purpose higher than oneself.

For many of us she has been one of the few constant presences in our lives, providing stability and stoic leadership in the face of great challenges throughout our history.

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the Royal Family and recognise the incredible life she led.

To honour Her Late Majesty’s life and to enable members of our local community to send their condolences to the Royal Family, I have set up a condolence book in my office at 24 Pitt Street, Mortdale.

Local residents can visit between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday to leave their condolence message.