Australian Symbols presents the official symbols and emblems of the Commonwealth, states and territories of Australia.
Australian Symbols is a companion book to Australian Flags which describes the history and significance of the official flags of Australia (the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag) and the other flags of Australia, as well as explaining the protocol for flying and displaying flags within Australia.
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For further information on state and territory symbols, contact the relevant Premier’s departments in the states and the Chief Minister’s departments in the territories. The addresses are given within the individual state and territory sections of this publication.