On 1 January 2021, the words of the Australian National Anthem were changed on from ‘For we are young and free’ to ‘For we are one and free’ by proclamation of Governor General His Excellency The Honourable General David Hurley AC DSC FTSE.
New recordings of the Australian National Anthem are now available.
Listen now to the new official recording of the Australian Anthem performed by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and vocalist Dami Im.
Personnel from the Australian Defence Force have also recorded a new version featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Indigenous instruments.
A suite of Australian National Anthem resources has been developed to promote the change in the Anthem's words.
Additional audio-only recordings are also available.
Access the Australian National Anthem video and audio resources.