The department provides information and advice about the protocols associated with the flying of flags, including when to fly flags at half-mast. Show
Flag flying guidelinesA flag should always be:
A flag should never be:
Flag precedenceThe Australian National Flag takes precedence over all flags when flown in Australia or an Australian territory. It should not be flown in an inferior position to any other flag with the exception of the United Nations Flag on United Nations Day. The superior position is based on the formation of the flagpoles in a set, not the height of the flag on the flagpole. Where all flagpoles are the same height and positioned in a straight row, the Australian National Flag should always be positioned on the far left (meaning the left of a person facing the building). The correct precedence or order for flying flags in the community is:
Unless all flags on display can be raised and lowered simultaneously, the Australian National Flag should be raised first and lowered last. If there are two Australian National Flags, one can be flown at each end of a line of flags. When flying the Australian National Flag alone at a building which has more than two flagpoles, the Australian National Flag should be flown in the centre, or as near as possible to it. Horizontal and vertical display of flagsOn the Australian National Flag and Australian State flags, the Union Jack is placed in the upper left-hand quarter (known as the 'canton') nearest the flagpole. The canton is the position of honour on the flag and it should always appear in the upper left-hand corner when the flag is being flown (either horizontally or vertically). When the flag is displayed vertically, the canton appears to be back-to-front, however as the canton is in the upper left-hand quarter, it is correct. Protocol for flying flags at half-mastFlags are flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Flags in any locality can be flown at half- mast on the death of a local citizen or on the day, or part of the day of their funeral. There are occasions when direction will be given by the Australian Government and/or the Government of South Australia for all flags to be flown at half-mast. The following points outline the correct protocols associated with flying flags at half-mast:
For more information regarding flag protocol visit the Australian Government website. Flag notificationsThe department provides a flag broadcast service to notify South Australian Government agencies on occasions that involve our Australian National, State and Aboriginal flag. To be notified about events, such as half-mastings and other nationally significant occasions, contact the Protocol Unit and ask to be added to their flag broadcast database. What are the rules for flying the Australian flag?Flying the flag. Raise the flag briskly and lower it ceremoniously.. Do not raise the flag earlier than first light or lower the flag later than dusk.. When the flag is raised or lowered or is carried in a parade or review, everyone present should be silent and face the flag and people in uniform should salute.. Do I need permission to use the Aboriginal flag?Ownership now vests in the Commonwealth
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.
How much does it cost to fly the Aboriginal flag?$25m price tag to fly Aboriginal flag atop Sydney Harbour Bridge included 'healthy contingency' | news.com.au — Australia's leading news site.
Why is it important to fly the Aboriginal flag?Why is flying the flags important? Flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags demonstrates Australia's recognition of First Nation peoples, promoting a sense of community partnership and a commitment toward reconciliation.
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