National symbols of Australia
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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 | ||
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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 | ![]() |
1 July 2024 | |||
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" | ![]()
|
19 April 1984 | [6] | ||
Royal anthem | "God Save the King" | ![]()
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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] | ||
See also
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