On January 26, the Prime Minister received the following messages on the occasion of Australia Day:
From the Prime Minister of New Zealand
"The Government and people of New Zealand send their best wishes and friendly greetings to the Government and people of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day"
From the Prime Minister of India:
"On this anniversary of Australia Day, I take pleasure in conveying to Your Excellency heartiest greetings of the Government and the people of India and my own, together with our sincere good wishes for the continued peace and prosperity of the people of Australia."
From His Excellency the High Commissioner for South Africa:
"On behalf of the Government and people of the Union of South Africa and also on behalf of all South African citizens resident in this country, I have pleasure in conveying to you and to the Government and people of Australia congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the celebration of Australia Day."
From the Prime Minister of Ceylon
"On the occasion of the Anniversary of Australia Day the Government and people of Ceylon join me in sending you our sincere felicitations and good wishes for the coming year."
From the Prime Minister of Indonesia
"On the auspicious occasion the National Day of Australia I have much pleasure on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in extending to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and best wishes. May continuous happiness and prosperity be with the people of Australia."
From the Prime Minister of the Republic of China:
"On the auspicious occasion of Australia Day I take great pleasure in extending to you my sincere felicitations and best wishes for continued prosperity of your great Commonwealth and your personal wellbeing."
From the Prime Minister of Malta:
"On Anniversary of Australia Day I send on behalf of Maltese Government and people best wishes and greetings to you and to all. Australians. May your Commonwealth and people continue to advance on the road of progress and prosperity."