A State Funeral for Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare will be held at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Sir Michael was a towering figure in the history of Papua New Guinea. As a driving force in the development of Papua New Guinea's national constitution, and the nation's first and longest‑serving Prime Minister, Sir Michael has an unparalleled place in the history of Papua New Guinea.
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Friday 12 March 2021.