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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 made by Queen Victoria in 1876 that “the…
Our role includes advising the government of the day on all aspects of sound political administration and providing guidance on caretaker conventions.Key informationDraft legislation program - House of RepresentativesDraft…
In 2017, the then Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull, announced the appointment of an Expert Panel to examine whether Australian law adequately protected the human right to freedom of religion. The Terms of Reference for the Review were…
Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2023, marks 122 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne – the site of Australia's first Parliament.Australian National Flag…
The National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 (the National Strategy) has been launched.
The National Strategy was developed in partnership with Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and in consultation with…
This section presents an assessment of how well suited the NWA model is to delivering the objectives of the Women’s Leadership and Development Program.
Flags are available to constituents and eligible organisations, please contact the electorate office of your local Senator or Member of the House of Representatives to request a flag.
All organisations and individuals are encouraged to fly the Australian National Flag on public holidays.
The United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (the Committee) is a body of 23 independent experts on women’s and girls’ human rights from around the world, who monitor the progress of UN member states’ efforts…
A State Funeral for Ms Fay Miller AM will be held at 10.30am on Friday 26 May 2023 atChrist Church Cathedral, Darwin, Northern Territory (NT).Ms Miller was the Member for Katherine in the NT Parliament from 2003 to 2008, and the Mayor of…
National security is about protecting our territory and institutions and ensuring the safety of all Australians.PM&C helps the Prime Minister and the Australian Government to make decisions on national security issues. We…
The National Strategy is currently being finalised and is expected to be released later in 2023. If you would like to receive updates to your inbox, please register here Care and Support Economy Taskforce updates.
Where possible, the Australian National Flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on days when votes are being cast in a national election or referendum.
The Australian National Flag should not be lowered as a form of salute, even when it is appropriate for other flags or ensigns being carried in a procession to be lowered as a form of salute.
The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Memorial for Mr Elliot McAdam AM will take place at 10am on Thursday, 12 September 2024 at the TIO Traeger Park Oval, Alice Springs, Northern…
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…
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…
Catherine DicksDirector Inclusion and Diversity, People BranchCatherine.Dicks@pmc.gov.au 02 6271 5219Julie CraneIndigenous Staff Liaison Officer, Inclusion and DiversityJulie.Crane@pmc.gov.au 02 6228 6965
Instruments of Authorisation that enable a Minister from another portfolio to act for a Minister who is unavailable for a period of two weeks or more are published on the Federal Register of LegislationAgriculture, Fisheries and…
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (the Department) is collecting your personal information, namely your email address and name (where provided), to send you Commonwealth Flag Network notices for special occasions as well as other…
More information on flag protocols is available in the Australian flags booklet, which is also available from your Federal Member of Parliament or Senator.When setting up flags for a conference or bilateral meeting please refer to the Flag…