Australia Day Victoria is part of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
As part of the State Government of Victoria, we work with all government departments, agencies and stakeholders to ensure that our events and programs are conducted inclusively in collaboration with our partners and communities.
As a member of the National Australia Day Council(opens in a new window) network, we work collaboratively with representatives across Australia to deliver an inclusive national celebration.
We aspire to include recognition and celebration by all Australians of:
- the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the traditional custodians of our land
- their central importance in the great Australian story.
Australian National Anthem: Advance Australia Fair
Advance Australia Fair is Australia's official national anthem. It was written by Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878.
Australian citizenship and affirmation
Information about becoming a citizen and the Australian citizen affirmation statement.
Flag notifications and protocol
Find information about when you should fly a national and/or state flag at half-mast and when you should fly certain other flags.
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