The Australian Government congratulates Crown Prince Frederik on His Highness’s  imminent succession to the Danish throne.

On behalf of the people of Australia, the Commonwealth Government will provide a gift of a national contribution to Wildcare Tasmania to support its work towards the conservation of the Tasmanian devil.

The Tasmanian devil, the largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, is now endangered and found only in the wild on our island state of Tasmania.

The organisation supports the conservation of wild devil populations through captive breeding and release programs as well as research into disease prevention and cure for the endangered devils.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Albanese

“The story of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is one Australians have followed closely and hold dear to their hearts.

“Crown Princess Mary grew up in Tasmania, and so it is fitting Australia marks this occasion with a gift to support the conservation of the Tasmanian devil.

"Australia and Denmark’s close ties go beyond this union, with our nations sharing a commitment to democratic values, human rights, action on climate change and liberal trade.

“On behalf of all Australians, I wish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark the very best.”