How Do You Fly The Australian Flag?
• Show respect and dignity for all Australian flags. The Australian National flag takes precedence in positioning over all other flags or ensigns. On Australian soil, the Australian National flag takes precedence over other national flags. • Fly the flag. The following must be observed when flying the Australian National flag: • Raise it no earlier than first light • Lower it no later than dusk[3] • If you wish to fly the Australian National flag by night, it must be lighted. Raise the flag quickly and lower it ceremoniously.[4] During the raising and lowering of the Australian National flag, everyone present must be silent and face the flag. This also applies to when the flag is carried in a parade.