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Australian national flag
When flown in Australia, the Australian national flag takes precedence over all other national flags
Saluting as the flag is lowered
Australian national flag should be displayed from 8am until sunset
Australian Flag flown at half-mast

The following guidelines apply to the Australian national flag and to flags generally around the world:

The flag should be raised briskly and lowered ceremonially.

The flag should be treated with the respect and dignity it deserves as the national emblem.

The flag should not normally be flown in a position inferior to nor smaller than that of any other flag or ensign.

When flown in Australia, the Australian national flag takes precedence over all other national flags.

The flag should always be flown aloft and free and not allowed to fall or lie on the ground.

The flag should not be used to cover a table or seat; or to mask boxes, barriers or the space between floor and ground level on a dais or platform.

When the flag is raised or lowered, or when it is carried past in a parade or review, all present should face the flag and remain silent.
Those in uniform should salute.

Two flags should not be flown on the same flagpole.

The flag should not be flown upside down, not even as a signal of distress.

When the flag is represented, for example, as an illustration for commercial or advertising purposes:
- It should be used in a respectful manner and reproduced accurately
- It should not be defaced - that is, have superimposed on it printing or illustration/s
- It should not be covered by other objects
- All symbolic parts of it should be identifiable

The Australian National Flag should be displayed from 8 am until sunset (this rule is generally waived on occasions of official celebrations lasting more than one day).

The flag may be displayed at night, but only when properly illuminated.

Flags are flown in the half-mast position as a sign or mourning.
To bring the flag to the halfmast position, the flag must be raised to the top of the mast, then immediately lowered slowly to the half-mast position. An acceptable position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole. The flag should be raised again to the peak before being lowered for the day.

When a flag becomes dilapidated and is no longer in a suitable condition for use, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner.
DISPLAYING THE FLAG
   
National flag on left with other nations flags in alphabetical order
On buildings
Within a circle of flags
With crossed flags
Flat against a surface
On a speakers platform


Except when flown with royal or vice-regal flags, the Australian Flag should always be given the Position of Honour in Australia. Within Australia, the Australian Flag takes precedence over all other national flags and house flags. When the Australian flag is flown with the flags of other nations, each flag should be the same size and should fly from a separate flagpole of the same height.

The Australian Flag may be displayed in a variety of ways:

FROM A FLAGPOLE ON A ROPE
The first quarter should be placed uppermost and raised as closely as possible to the top of the mast with the flagpole tight.

In a line of national and house flags, the Australian Flag should be flown on the left of the observer facing the flags, that is, in the position of honour.

From the observers left to right, the flags should be ranged in this order:
the Australian Flag, the flags of other nations (in alphabetical order of country), house flags.

In special circumstances, the flags of Commonwealth countries may take precedence over other foreign flags; the Commonwealth flags should also be ranged in alphabetical order.

ON BUILDINGS
Where there are two or more flagpoles parallel to the building line, the Australian Flag should be the first flag on the left of an observer facing the main entrance of the building.

Where there are two or more flagpoles on the forecourt of a building but an angle to the main entrance, the Australian Flag should be flown on the outermost pole when the flagpoles are situated to the left of the main entrance and on the innermost pole when the flagpoles are to the right of the main entrance.

WITHIN A CIRCLE OF FLAGS
In a semi-circle of flags representing a number of nations, the Australian Flag should be in the centre.

In an enclosed circle of flags representing a number of nations, the Australian Flag should be flown on the flagpole immediately opposite the main entrance to the venue.

FROM A FLAGPOLE WITH YARDARM AND GAFF
When displayed with the flag of another nation on a flagpole fitted with a yardarm, the Australian Flag should be positioned on the left hand side of the yardarm as viewed from the front. If the flagpole is fitted with a gaff, the Australian Flag should be flown from the gaff and above any other flag.

IN PROCESSIONS
If used on a staff, the first quarter of the Australian Flag should be placed in the position nearest the top of the staff. When carried the staff should be held straight up so that the flag may hang free. The Australian Flag should always lead in a single file of flags.

When two or more flags are carried side-by-side, the Australian Flag takes the position of honour on the right hand end of the line facing the direction of movement.

WITH CROSSED FLAGS
Whenever crossed with the flag of another nation, the Australian Flag should be on the left of the observer facing the flag. Its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag.

FLAT AGAINST A SURFACE
When displayed against a wall or flat surface or hung in a window, the first quarter should be placed in the top left position as seen by the observer.

ON A SPEAKERS PLATFORM
When displayed from a staff, on a speakers platform, the Australian Flag should be placed on the right hand side of the speaker.

 
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