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Official symbols used to represent Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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 | ![]() |
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] |