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The monarch could be set to visit the antipoden nation in 2024 to mark the Bicentenary of the former British colony. His Majesty could be heading for Sydney to mark the historical occasion as well as attending the 2024 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference which is also taking place in the city.
It is believed that Prince William and Princess Kate will also join the King down under for the festivities.
The firm has been in discussion with the New South Wales Parliament for months in order to arrange the landmark visit.
Matthew Mason-Cox, the president of the NSW Legislative Council, was granted an audience at Balmoral with the then Prince of Wales only days before the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph Mr Mason-Cox said that the King had a “passion” for Australia.
He added that it is possible that the Prince and Princess of Wales might visit Australia before the Bicentenary.
He said: “He was delightful and has such a passion and a high regard for Australia.
“After all he went to school here, surfed Bondi Beach, he’s right at home.
“With the recent passing of the Queen, itineraries for the Royals are being redrawn.
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Queen Elizabeth II performed a royal state opening of Parliament in 1954 a feat she repeated in 1992.
Prince Charles also opened Parliament in 1974 having spent two terms Timbertop, a remote school in central Victoria in 1966.
He also visited the country on a tour with Princess Diana and the young Prince William and narrowly escaped injury during another visit to Sydney in 1994 when David Kang fired two blank shots at him.
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