National symbols of Australia
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National symbols of Australia are the official symbols used to represent Australia as a nation or the Commonwealth Government. Additionally, each state and territory has its own set of symbols.
List of symbols
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| Symbol | Name | Image | Declared | References |
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| National flag | Flag of Australia |  |
3 September 1901 | [1] |
| National coat of arms | Coat of arms of Australia | |
19 September 1912 | [2] |
| Governor general's standard | Flag of the governor-general of Australia | .svg) |
1953 | |
| Indigenous flag | Australian Aboriginal flag |  |
14 July 1995 | [3][4] |
| Indigenous flag | Torres Strait Islander flag | 14 July 1995 | [5] | |
| National anthem | Advance Australia Fair |  "Advance Australia Fair" |
19 April 1984 | [6] |
| Royal anthem | God Save the King |  "God Save the King" |
19 April 1984 | [7] |
| National colours | Green and gold | 19 April 1984 | [8] | |
| National floral emblem | Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) |
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19 August 1988 | [9] |
| National gemstone | Opal |  |
27 July 1993 | [10] |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Australian National Flag". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Commonwealth Coat of Arms". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Australian Flags". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Australian Aboriginal Flag" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Australian Government. 15 May 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Australian Flags". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Australian National Anthem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Australian National Anthem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Australian National Colours". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Australian Floral Emblem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Australian National Gemstone". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
External links
[edit]- National symbolsaustralia.gov.au Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- Australian National Symbolspmc.gov.au Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- Australia's National Symbolsdfat.gov.au Retrieved 18 March 2018.