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1770
The Union Jack was first raised in Australia on 29 April 1770 by Captain Cook at Stingray Harbour (later renamed Botany Bay).
1788
Governor Phillip hoisted this flag…
When flying the Australian National Flag with state flags and/or other flags (such as the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the Torres Strait Islander Flag…
The flag
The Norfolk Island flag was proclaimed on 11 January 1980.
A green Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) stands between 2 vertical green bands on the flag of Norfolk…
The Australian National Flag takes precedence in Australia over all other flags when it is flown in company with other flags.
When flown in the community the order of precedence of flags is:
1…
The Australian Government has directed that the Australian National Flag be flown on its buildings during normal working hours on normal working days. This will…
A State Funeral Service for the late Sovereign, Elizabeth the Second, will be held at 11 am (British Summer Time) on Monday 19 September 2022, at Westminster Abbey in London, United Kingdom. Further information is available on the Royal Family…
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…
The flag
The South Australian state flag was proclaimed on 13 January 1904. The state badge on the flag shows a white-backed magpie, or Australian piping shrike…
Flags are flown in the half-mast position as a sign of mourning.
To bring the flag to the half-mast position, the flag must first be raised to the top of the mast (the ‘peak’), then immediately lowered slowly…
Intelligence, oversight, safeguards and the law
The terrorist attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001 marked the start of a decade of legislation creating new terrorism offences and conferring new powers – particularly on ASIO and the…
The following list shows days of commemoration on which the flying of the Australian National Flag and, where appropriate, other flags, is particularly encouraged. Unless noted otherwise, these days…
Our symbols represent what is unique about the nation and reflect different aspects of our cultural life and history. The story of Australia's symbols is rich and colourful and fosters unity within Australian society.Australia's…
The Review examined the community of six government agencies whose primary mission is to provide the government with intelligence. In this Chapter we provide a brief introduction to each agency.
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Bunting – Strong, coarse cloth used to make flags. Can also refer to a string of small festive flags
Canton – The top left quarter of a flag, also known as the first quarter or upper hoist. It is…
When the Australian National Flag is flown with the flags of other nations, all the flags should, if possible, be the same size and flown on flagpoles of the same height. According to…
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…
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…
1770
The Union Jack was first raised in Australia on 29 April 1770 by Captain Cook at Stingray Harbour (later renamed Botany Bay).
1788
Governor Phillip hoisted this flag again on 26 January 1788 at Sydney Cove, marking the…
The Australian red ensign is the flag to be flown by Australian-registered merchant ships. Either the Australian National Flag or the …
The National Women's Health Strategy outlines a national approach to improving health outcomes for all women and girls. The Strategy identifies 5 priority areas: maternal, sexual and reproductive health; healthy…
The flagThe New South Wales state flag has a blue background and consists of 2 elements; the Union Jack in the upper left corner and the badge of New South Wales on the right side. The first…
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…
The flag
A red lion, with one paw raised, stands in a circular white badge on the blue ensign to form Tasmania’s state flag, which was proclaimed in 1975. The flag originated in a proclamation…
The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC CVO DSC (Retd), today announced the appointment of Mr Gerard Martin PSM as Official Secretary to the Governor‑General.…