The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag can be obtained free of charge by contacting the electorate office of your local Senator or Member of the House of Representatives .
The Australian National Flag Association (ANFA) believes that the existing design is an integral part of the Australian heritage and an appropriate expression of our national identity. The existing design of stars and crosses should therefore be retained and not altered in any manner whatsoever.
The flag symbolises the strength, resistance and resilience of Aboriginal people, particularly for the modern land rights movement. It became the official flag for the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra after it was first flown there in 1972.
As the owner of the copyright in the design of the flag, the Commonwealth allows the design to be freely reproduced by the public on all other mediums.
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.
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 practice.
A flag should not be flown at half-mast at night, whether or not the flag is illuminated, unless direction to half-mast the flag for an extended period of time has been issued.
AMERICA FOR EVERYONE
One People Flags, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization that provides free American flag sets for display on homes in order to unite our communities under a banner that belongs to all of us.
The Australian National Flag may be used to cover the coffin of any deceased Australian citizen at their funeral. The canton should be draped over the 'left shoulder' of the coffin, representing the heart. The flag should be removed before the coffin is lowered into the grave or, at a crematorium, after the service.
No. There's no specific law that makes the burning of the Australian flag illegal, but it is typically punished as 'disorderly conduct' or destruction of property instead. While it's legal to burn the Australian flag, it must be done safely.
So, what is the rarest colour on national flags? Purple is the rarest colour on national flags, currently used on only 2 national flags (Dominica and Nicaragua), and historically has never been used on national flags before the 20th Century.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are equal in status and can be flown on either side of the national flag. There is no rule stating that the Aboriginal flag must be to the right of the Australian National Flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag on the left of the Australian National Flag or vice versa.
The Royal Australian Navy ensign
The white ensign of the British Royal Navy had been used since 1911, when the Royal Australian Navy was formed. The Australian white ensign is usually flown from the stern of a navy vessel, while the Australian National Flag is flown from the bow of the vessel.
Australia's flag will never change, Malcolm Turnbull has said, dismissing a new design that drops the Union Jack. The not-for-profit group Ausflag released a new design on Friday, telling Australia it was time to “grow up” and shed symbols of British dominance.
The "Eureka Flag"
This is a famous but unofficial Australian flag, that features a white vertical cross on a blue background five whsite, blue-margined, 8-pointed stars superimposed at the end of each arm of the cross and at the intersection of the arms, a stylized Southern Cross.
There are three official flags in Australia. The 3 flags of Australia include the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
The flag that has been draped over the Queen's coffin is called the Royal Standard. The Royal Standard flag represents the Sovereign and the United Kingdom and is flown when the monarch is in residence in one of the Royal Palaces.
Our Flag Means Death premiered with three episodes on 3rd March 2022. New episodes streamed weekly with the final two episodes screening on 24th March. In Australia, it also debuted on the streaming service, BINGE, as well as on Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
Coffin Drapes and Ensigns
We can provide full size flags (8ft x 5ft) as Coffin Drapes (Palls) for the funeral of any Veteran of the Armed Service and emergency services. ***
The Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag can be obtained free of charge by contacting the electorate office of your local Senator or Member of the House of Representatives .
According to the tweet by India Post, “Visit your nearest Post Office to purchase Tiranga or order online at https://bit.ly/3QhgK3r.” Step 6: Make payment of Rs 25 using desired mode. The sale price of the Flag is Rs. 25 per piece.
The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.
Flag flying guidelines
raised no earlier than first light and lowered no later than dusk. raised briskly and lowered with dignity. flown aloft and free, as close to the top of the flag mast as possible and with the rope tightly secured; and. illuminated if flown at night.
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 disposed of with the normal rubbish collection.
If there are two Australian National Flags, one can be flown at each end of a line of flags. If one flagpole is higher than other poles, the Australian National Flag should be flown on that flagpole.