Can Australians get a free flag?

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 .

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Why doesn t Australia get a new flag?

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.

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What is the free flag?

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.

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Do you have to pay to use the Australian flag?

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.

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Is it illegal to fly a foreign flag in Australia?

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.

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How to get an Australian flag for free from the Government.

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Can I fly a red Australian flag?

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.

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Is it illegal to fly the Australian flag at night?

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.

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Can you get flags for free?

​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.

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Can I have an Australian flag on my coffin?

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.

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Can you get fined for burning the Australian flag?

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.

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What is the rarest flag?

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.

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Can you fly the Aboriginal flag without the Australian flag?

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.

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Why is there a white Australian flag?

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.

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Will Australia ever get rid of the Union Jack?

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.

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What is the unofficial flag of Australia?

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.

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Is there two Australian flags?

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.

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What flag will cover the Queen's coffin?

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.

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Is our flag means death available in Australia?

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.

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What do you call the flag over a coffin?

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. *** ​

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How to get a free Australian flag?

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 .

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How do I get a flag from the post office?

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.

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Can you wrap yourself in a flag?

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.

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What are the 4 rules of the Australian flag?

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.

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What can I do with old Australian flags?

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.

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Can you fly two flags on one pole in Australia?

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.

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