Bandar seri begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has sent messages of congratulations to Her Excellency The Honourable Samantha Joy Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and The Honourable Anthony Albanese, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, as well as the Government and the people of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the messages were dispatched to mark the national celebration, acknowledging the enduring relationship between Brunei and Australia. The Sultan expressed his best wishes to the leaders and the citizens of Australia, underscoring the significance of the day in fostering unity and pride among Australians.