Can you fly the Aboriginal flag?

The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag may be flown at any time. The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag may be flown together or either flag may be flown individually, depending on the preference of the organisation.

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Is it OK to use the Aboriginal flag?

This means that the Aboriginal flag is freely available for public use and can be used on apparel such as sporting jerseys and shirts, included on websites, artworks, used digitally and in any other medium without payment, fear or permission.

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Do you have to pay to fly the Aboriginal 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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Do you need permission to fly the 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 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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Which flags are banned in Australia?

16, 2023. Flags from Russia and Belarus have been banned from the Australian Open.

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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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Can anyone use the Australian flag?

The Australian National Flag can be used for commercial purposes, including advertising, without formal permission, except when importing products, applying for trademarks and registering designs.

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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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Why does it cost 25 million to fly Aboriginal flag?

Dominic Perrottet says $25 million cost to fly Aboriginal flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge a 'small price to pay' for unity. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume.

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How much does it cost to use the Aboriginal flag?

'It belongs to everyone': Australian government buys rights to Aboriginal flag for $14 million. Australia's government has bought the copyright to the Aboriginal flag, making it freely available for public use and ending a longstanding battle over the design.

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What is the legal status of the Aboriginal flag?

In 1995, the Aboriginal flag was recognised by the Australian Government as an official 'Flag of Australia' under the Flags Act 1953.

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Is the Aboriginal flag really free?

The Aboriginal flag has long been a symbol of resistance and unity for Indigenous people in Australia. Although the copyright settlement is a practical solution to a controversial problem, not everybody is pleased the federal government now owns the exclusive rights to reproduce the Aboriginal flag.

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Is the Aboriginal flag on the passport?

From its colour to the rectangle on the front and even the size, passports a full of secret symbols. But what does it all mean? Well, that Aboriginal flag-looking symbol on the front of Aussie passports is not, in fact, an Aboriginal flag. It's actually the code to indicate the passport is an ePassport.

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Why should we fly the Aboriginal flag?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are a significant means of demonstrating our recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and encouraging access to health services. Flags can be used to promote a sense of community partnership and demonstrate commitment towards closing the gap.

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Can the Australian flag be flown at night?

The flag should be raised no earlier than first light and should be lowered no later than dusk. The flag may only be flown at night when illuminated. Two flags should not be flown from the same flagpole. The flag should not be flown upside down, even as a signal of distress.

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What flag covers the Queen's coffin?

The coffin has been draped in the same flag as it has been while lying in state which is known as the Royal Standard. The flag, featuring the colours red, yellow and blue, represents the Sovereign and the United Kingdom and is divided into four sections.

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What is the flag law in Australia?

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. When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.

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What are the rules for flying the Aboriginal flag?

The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag may be flown at any time. The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag may be flown together or either flag may be flown individually, depending on the preference of the organisation.

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What are the 3 Australian flags?

Australian flags include the Aboriginal flag, Torres Strait Islander flag and many ensigns used in defence and civilian organisations.

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What are the 2 Aboriginal flags?

The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed flags of Australia under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953 on 14 July 1995.

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Can you fly the Aboriginal flag at half-mast?

Flag at Half Mast

When lowering the flag from a half-mast position it should be briefly raised to the peak and then lowered ceremoniously. The flag should never be flown at half-mast at night even if it is illuminated.

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Should the Aboriginal flag be flown on Anzac Day?

The most prominent flag to be flown during ceremonies is the Australian National Flag. The Australian National Flag can be flown alongside other flags on Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and other important days. Other flags you might see include: Australian Aboriginal Flag.

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Why does Australia have 2 flags?

The Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag were appointed flags of Australia in 1995, while a version of the Australian National Flag has been in use since 1901.

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