Australian of the Year Projections 2023

Spending a lovely summer’s evening by the lake? Keep your eyes peeled for the Australian of The Year Projections at the National Carillon.

Once again, the much-loved Australian of the Year Projections will take place at the National Carillon, Queen Elizabeth II Island, from Monday 23 January.

• Monday 23 January 2023: Australia Day Celebration Images
• Tuesday 24 January 2023: 32 State and Territory nominees
• Wednesday 25 January 2023: 3 Australians of the Year and 1 Local Hero
• Thursday 26 January 2023: Australia Day Celebration Images

Illuminations start each night at dusk. Australia Day Celebration Images will be projected on 24 & 26 of January, the 32 nominees will be showcased on 24 January, with the winners being projected on Wednesday 25 January.

While the Island itself is closed to facilitate the technical projections, audiences can view the 32 nominees and winners from vantage points around the Lake.

Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council, and presented in the National Triangle with the support of Official Media Partners: The Canberra Times and Hit FM.

View the official nominees at the Australian of the Year website.