[PDF] are there any rules for flying the aboriginal flag

Flags should not be allowed to fall or lie upon the ground. Flags should not be flown at night unless they are properly lit. Each flag should be flown from a separate halyard (flagpole). Each flag flown should be the same size, and usually, flagpoles should be of an identical height.
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  • Can I fly a red Australian flag?

    Use of the Australian Red Ensign
    The Australian Red Ensign is generally only flown at sea by Australian registered merchant ships or on land by organisations and individuals for ceremonial purposes such as Merchant Navy Day.

  • Can you fly the Australian flag?

    Guidelines for Flying Flags
    The Australian National Flag is the correct flag to be flown on land by individuals, public, private and commercial organisations.
    It may also be flown on government ships, fishing vessels, pleasure craft and small craft by virtue of section 30 of the Shipping Registration Act 1981.

  • Who can wear the Australian flag?

    Australian National Flag Rights and Significance
    Every Australian Citizen has the right and privilege of flying or displaying the Australian National Flag, our flag of “STARS AND CROSSES”, with dignity and respect in accord with the rules of flag etiquette and protocol.

  • Who can wear the Australian flag?

    Do not let the flag touch the ground. Do not fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency. Do not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it. Do not use the flag as clothing.

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