Flag Protocol
When it comes to flying the Australian National Flag, whether it be on its own or with another national, state or personal flag, there are a number of protocols or rules that should be adhered to as a sign of respect. As flag etiquette or protocol is very extensive, we have listed only a few of the most basic lines in this list. If we haven't answered your question, please contact us.
Raising and Lowering
The flag should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously no earlier than first light and lowered no later than dusk and not fall or lie on the ground.
If raising or lowering several flags, the Australian flag should be raised first and lowered last unless all can be done simultaneously.
When to Fly the flag (is this the aussie flag ?)
The flag can be flown on every day and if flown at night it must be illuminated.
See our list of special flag days below
How to fly the Flag
When the Australian Flag is flown with other national flags, they should all be of the same size and poles of the same height with the Australian flag flown centre of multiple poles and to the left if only two poles are available, from the persons viewing the flags.
It should be flown freely and never on the same pole as another flag. Never fly a flag that is in poor condition, faded or tethered. Hoisted to the very top of the pole and secured tightly to prevent slippage.
For more information on flag protocol, contact us and we will be pleased to answer your questions.
Raising and Lowering
The flag should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously no earlier than first light and lowered no later than dusk and not fall or lie on the ground. If raising or lowering several flags, the Australian flag should be raised first and lowered last unless all can be done simultaneously.
When to Fly the flag (is this the aussie flag ?)
The flag can be flown on every day and if flown at night it must be illuminated. See our list of special flag days below
How to fly the Flag
When the Australian Flag is flown with other national flags, they should all be of the same size and poles of the same height with the Australian flag flown centre of multiple poles and to the left if only two poles are available, from the persons viewing the flags. It should be flown freely and never on the same pole as another flag. Never fly a flag that is in poor condition, faded or tethered. Hoisted to the very top of the pole and secured tightly to prevent slippage.
For more information on flag protocol, contact us and we will be pleased to answer your questions.