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 international practice, no national flag should fly above another in peacetime.

The Australian National Flag must, however, take the position of honour.

When flying with only one other national flag, the Australian National Flag should fly on the left of a person facing the building.

When flying the Australian National Flag along with several other national flags, the flags should follow the Australian National Flag in alphabetical order.

The Australian Government’s policy in relation to the flying of other nations’ flags is to fly only the official flags of nations recognised by Australia.

In a line of several national flags, and where there is an odd number of flags and only one Australian National Flag is available, the Australian National Flag should be flown in the centre.

If there is an even number of flags and only one Australian National Flag is available, the Australian National Flag should be flown on the far left of a person facing the building.

If there is an even number of flags and two Australian National Flags are available, one should be flown at each end of the line. The flagpoles must be of uniform height.

When crossed with another national flag, the Australian National Flag should be on the left of a person facing the flags and its staff should cross in front of the staff of the other flag.

In a semi-circle of flags, the Australian National Flag should be in the centre.

In an enclosed circle of flags, the Australian National Flag should be flown on the flagpole immediately opposite the main entrance to the building or arena.