Commonwealth Flag Network

On 13 February 2008 the Australian Parliament made a formal apology to members of the Stolen Generations. To recognise the anniversary of the occasion and in national recognition of First Nations Australians, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag should be flown on additional flagpoles, where available, next to or near the Australian National Flag on Australian Government buildings and establishments all day on Monday 13 February 2023.

If there is only one flagpole available at a flag station the Australian Aboriginal Flag or the Torres…

Australia Day is for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate. We are all part of the story of Australia – from those whose ancestors walked on Country for tens of thousands of years to those who came in the waves of migration that followed on to our newest citizens.

On Australia Day, we reflect on the past, present and future. We listen and respect each other’s stories, contributions and aspirations. We celebrate being Australian together, fair and free.

Further information is available on the National Australia Day Council…

On Thursday 5 January 2023, a Funeral Service for His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be held at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was Bishop of Rome, head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy See from 2005 to 2013.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Thursday 5 January 2023 in your locality from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to…

The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises that the Queensland Police Service will be holding a service for Constable Rachel McCrow and Constable Matthew Arnold on Wednesday 21 December 2022 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondal, Queensland.

Constable McCrow and Constable Arnold tragically lost their lives on Monday 12 December 2022 in the…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises a State Memorial Service for the Honourable John Landy AC CVO MBE will take place at 10 am on Tuesday 20 December 2022.

Mr Landy lived an extraordinary life – serving two terms as State Governor of Victoria, an Olympian, and a…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises a State Memorial Service for Archie Roach AM will take place on the evening of Thursday 15 December 2022.

Archie Roach was a storyteller, a singer and songwriter, a cultural figure, a Stolen Generations survivor and an Australian icon.…

The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet has issued a request for flags to be flown at half-mast with immediate effect on Tuesday 13 December 2022. This is a mark of mourning for two Queensland Police Service officers who lost their lives yesterday evening in the line of duty. A member of the public was also killed during the horrific incident.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the…

A State Memorial Service for the Honourable Peter Keaston Reith AM will take place at 1.00pm on Thursday 17 November 2022 at Saint Andrew’s Church, 228 New Street, Brighton, Victoria.

Mr Reith was the Minister for Defence (2001), Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business (1998 to 2001), Minister for Workplace Relations and Small Business (1997 to 1998), Minister Assisting the Prime…

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.

On Remembrance Day, 11 November 2022, Australian Government departments and agencies are asked to observe the protocol to fly the Australian National Flag at half-mast to remember the sacrifice of all those who have died for Australia. Other organisations are welcome to participate.…

United Nations Day is observed in Australia on 24 October each year to commemorate the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945. Through the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, the United Nations officially came into being.

Where there are two or more flagpoles of equal height available, the United Nations Flag should be flown alongside the Australian National Flag all day on…