On behalf of the Western Australian Sporting Industry, SportWest offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family as they mourn the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Our thoughts this morning are also with the people of the United Kingdom, as they mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth the Second and the end of her historic reign.

URGENT NOTIFCATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER AND CABINET.

Australia mourns the passing of Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.

As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast immediately until further notice, where possible from all buildings and establishments occupied by Western Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are encouraged to participate.

It is customary to fly the flag at half-mast from the time of the announcement of the death of The Sovereign until the day after the funeral, except on the day the accession of the new Sovereign is proclaimed. Further advice will be issued when details of the proclamation and funeral are confirmed.

In accordance with flag protocol, all flags and ensigns at each flag station should be flown at half-mast during daylight hours. Flags may be flown at half-mast overnight, provided they are illuminated.