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
Flag of Australia
Flag of Australia
 3 September 1901 [1]
National coat of arms Coat of arms of Australia
Commonwealth Coat of Arms
Commonwealth Coat of Arms
 19 September 1912 [2]
Indigenous flag Australian Aboriginal Flag centerAustralian 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)
Golden Wattle
Golden Wattle
 19 August 1988 [9]
National gemstone Opal
Opal
Opal
 27 July 1993 [10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Australian National Flag". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Commonwealth Coat of Arms". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Australian Flags". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "Australian Flags". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  6. ↑ "Australian National Anthem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  7. ↑ "Australian National Anthem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  8. ↑ "Australian National Colours". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  9. ↑ "Australian Floral Emblem". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  10. ↑ "Australian National Gemstone". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
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