National symbols of Australia

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

Symbol Name Image Declared References
National flag Flag of Australia 3 September 1901 [1]
National coat of arms Coat of arms of Australia 19 September 1912 [2]
Royal Standard Australia King's Flag for Australia 30 August 2024 [3]
Vice-regal standard Flag of the Governor-General of Australia 1 July 2024
Indigenous flag Australian Aboriginal flag 14 July 1995 [4][5]
Indigenous flag Torres Strait Islander flag 14 July 1995 [6]
National anthem "Advance Australia Fair"
"Advance Australia Fair"
 19 April 1984 [7]
Royal anthem "God Save the King"
"God Save the King"
 19 April 1984 [8]
National colours Green and gold    19 April 1984 [9]
National floral emblem Golden wattle
(Acacia pycnantha) 		19 August 1988 [10]
National gemstone Opal 27 July 1993 [11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Australian National Flag". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Commonwealth Coat of Arms". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Royal and Vice-Regal flags | Australian Flags booklet". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Australian Flags". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Australian Flags". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Australian National Anthem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Australian National Anthem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Australian National Colours". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  10. ^ "Australian Floral Emblem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  11. ^ "Australian National Gemstone". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
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