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Any person may fly the Australian National Flag. However, the flag should be treated with the respect and dignity it deserves as the nation’s most important national symbol.
Flag protocol is based on longstanding international and national…
Flying and use of the Australian National Flag
The Australian National Flag may be flown on every day of the year. It is important to observe correct flag protocol when flying the flag. The following guidelines apply to the Australian National…
The Australian National Flag, or representation of the flag, may be used for commercial or advertising purposes without formal permission, subject to the following guidelines:
The flag should be used in a dignified manner and reproduced…
The Crisis Arrangements Committee (CAC) is the peak Australian Government senior officials’ crisis management preparedness committee. It has a role in ensuring that Australian Government operational crisis planning and preparedness…
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Australia, and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom. Further information about the Coronation…
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…
Anzac Day is a day of special significance to Australians, particularly for our serving military personnel and returned veterans. In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half…
In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.Flag marshals in all Australian Government departments, authorities and related portfolio…
In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.
Flag marshals in all Australian Government departments, authorities and related portfolio…
In accordance with flag protocol, on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday, the flying of the Australian National Flag is encouraged.Flag marshals in all Australian Government departments, authorities and related portfolio…
Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report — Guidelines
The Australian Government is working towards a gender diversity target of women holding 50 per cent of Government board positions overall, and women and men each holding…
The Australian National Anthem was amended on 1 January 2021 by proclamation of the Governor-General His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Dami Im – one verse…
When a flag becomes dilapidated and no longer suitable for use, it should be destroyed privately and in a dignified way. For example, it may be cut into small unrecognisable pieces, placed in an appropriate sealed bag or closed container then…
Anzac Day is a day of special significance for all Australians, particularly for our serving military personnel and returned veterans.
In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at…
Anzac Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, particularly for our serving military personnel and returned veterans. In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at…
Australia mourns the passing of the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC, 21st Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (1989-1996). He provided a lifetime of service to Australia as a Parliamentarian and as Governor-General. The…
Anzac Day is a day of special significance to Australians, particularly for our serving military personnel and returned veterans. In accordance with Australian flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be…
When flown in Australia or on Australian territory the Australian National Flag takes precedence over all other flags. See the order of precedence when flying the Australian National Flag in company with other flags.
The flag should not…
The Parliamentary and Government Branch is responsible for the administration of the Commonwealth Flag Network.
This free service notifies flag marshals of flag protocol when flying the Australian National Flag on special occasions such as Anzac…
Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year by the 56 Commonwealth member countries on the second Monday in March. This year it falls on Monday, 10 March 2025.The theme for Commonwealth Day 2025 is ‘Together We Thrive’. This year’s theme celebrates…
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On 18 November 2021, the Australian Government tabled its response to the Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Report: Inquiry into Exemption of Delegated Legislation from Parliamentary Oversight: Interim…
The Australian National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018 (National Action Plan) is the Australian Government’s primary mechanism for fulfilling its commitment to turn the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution…