asked the Prime Minister, in writing, on 21 February 2011:

(1) Is the Government planning to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the accession to the Throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2012; if so, how; if not, why not?

(2) Is the Government creating a commemorative Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to honour both Her Majesty and the significant contributions and achievements by Australians (as the Canadian Government is doing); if not, why not?

I am advised that the answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1) and (2) The Government is planning to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. Detailed consideration of a number of options is currently occurring and the outcome of those deliberations will be made public at the appropriate time.