Flag Factory

20/07/2026

For action in Victoria only

Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast

Monday 20 July 2026

State Funeral Service

Mr Derryn Hinch (1944 - 2026)


The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for Mr Derryn Hinch will be held on Monday 20 July 2026 at The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne, Victoria.

Derryn lived a rich and memorable life across media and politics, defined by his principles and unwavering commitment to stand up for what he believed was right.

As Senator for Victoria in the Parliament of Australia from 2016 to 2019, Derryn was a committed advocate and led the way on legislation to increase protections for children.

Details regarding the service and online condolences are available on the Victorian Government’s website at https://www.vic.gov.au/Derryn-Hinch

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Monday 20 July 2026 in Victoria only from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole

A State Funeral Service to honour the life of Mr Derryn Hinch will be held at 12pm on Monday, 20 July at The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne.

10/07/2026

For action in New South Wales only

Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast

Monday 13 July 2026

State Memorial Service

Professor Richard Scolyer AO (1966 - 2026)


A State Memorial Service for Professor Richard Scolyer AO will take place at 11:00 am on Monday 13 July 2026 at the Sydney Opera House.
Professor Scolyer was one of Australia's leading cancer researchers and clinicians whose work contributed to saving thousands of lives from melanoma. As the world's leading melanoma pathologist, Professor Scolyer was named joint 2024 Australian of the Year for his global contribution to melanoma research and clinical care.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Monday 13 July 2026 in New South Wales only from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.

A State Memorial Service for Professor Richard Scolyer AO will take place at 11:00 am on Monday 13 July 2026 at the Sydney Opera House.Professor Richard Scolyer AO was one of Australia's leading cancer researchers and clinicians whose work contributed to saving thousands of lives from melanoma. As t...

01/07/2026

To All Flag Marshals: Action Australia-wide and action at Australian overseas posts
Sunday, 5 July 2026 to Sunday, 12 July 2026
NAIDOC Week 2026


NAIDOC Week is held every year in early July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that First Nations Australians make to our country and to our society.

This year, the theme for NAIDOC Week is ‘50 Years of Deadly’. Further information is available at https://www.naidoc.org.au/.

Flying the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag throughout NAIDOC Week confirms our national respect for First Nations Australians. From Sunday, 5 July to Sunday, 12 July 2026, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag should be flown on additional flagpoles, where available, next to or near the Australian National Flag on Australian Government buildings and establishments. Other organisations are encouraged to follow this protocol.

If there is only one flagpole available at a flag station, the Australian Aboriginal Flag or the Torres Strait Islander Flag should not replace the Australian National Flag. If two flagpoles are available, it is at the discretion of the authority concerned to determine which of the two flags is flown with the Australian National Flag. The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag are of equal precedence and may be flown in any order after the Australian National Flag.

09/06/2026

For action in South Australia only

Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast

Friday, 12 June 2026

State Funeral Service

Professor Peter Buckskin AM PSM (1958 - 2026)


A State Funeral Service for Professor Peter Buckskin AM PSM, a proud Narungga man from Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula), will take place at 10.30 am on Friday, 12 June 2026 at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Kaurna Country, Newton, South Australia.

Professor Buckskin was one of Australia’s most influential Aboriginal education leaders, whose four-decade career shaped policy, strengthened institutions and improved rights and educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia and internationally.

Details regarding the service and online condolences are available at
http://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/ProfessorBuckskin.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Friday, 12 June 2026 in South Australia from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their f
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.

18/05/2026

For action in Victoria only
Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast
Tuesday 19 May 2026
State Funeral Service
The Honourable Norman Henry Lacy (1941 - 2026)


The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for the Honourable Norman Henry Lacy will take place at 11.00 am on Tuesday 19 May 2026 at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Camberwell, Victoria.

Norman was elected to the Victorian Parliament in 1973, representing both Ringwood and Warrandyte. During his time in Parliament, Norman served as Assistant Minister of Education (1979-1981), Minister for the Arts (1979-1982), and Minister for Educational Services (1981-1982).

Details regarding the service and online condolences are available at https://www.vic.gov.au/Norman-Henry-Lacy.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Tuesday 19 May 2026 in Victoria only from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.

03/02/2026

For action in New South Wales only
Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast
Wednesday 4 February 2026
State Funeral Service
Professor the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO (1930-2026)


A State Funeral for Professor the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO will be held at St James’ Church, King Street, Sydney on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 10:30 am.

The service will celebrate the remarkable life of Dame Marie, who served as the first female Governor of New South Wales from 2001 to 2014, bringing to the role immense dignity and compassion.

As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Wednesday 4 February 2026 in New South Wales only from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.

If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.

21/01/2026

Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast
National Day of Mourning to honour victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Thursday, 22 January 2026


The Prime Minister has announced a National Day of Mourning on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. The theme that the Chabad Community in Bondi has chosen is ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance’.

Australians are invited to observe a minute of silence at 7:01pm AEDT and to leave a candle on their doorstep or window. National institutions in Canberra and New South Wales will be illuminated on the evening of Thursday, 22 January. Institutions around Australia are encouraged to participate.

As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Thursday, 22 January 2026, Australia-wide and at Australian overseas posts from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies.

State and territory governments and organisations around Australia are encouraged to participate in flying their flags at half-mast and to light up buildings.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.

19/12/2025

Action Australia-wide and at relevant overseas posts
Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast
Sunday, 21 December 2025
National Day of Reflection
Bondi Beach attack, 14 December 2025


The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister, in conjunction with the Hon Chris Minns MP, Premier of New South Wales, have announced a National Day of Reflection will be held on Sunday, 21 December 2025 to honour the victims of the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.

The National Day of Reflection will be observed on the final day of Chanukah, a time traditionally associated with light, faith and resilience, making the loss felt by the Jewish community even more profound.

People across the country are invited to light a candle at 6:47pm, exactly one week since the attack unfolded, as a quiet act of remembrance with family, friends or loved ones.

We are also asking Australians to observe a minute of silence at 6:47pm.

Supports are available for everyone impacted by this attack. Information is at www.nsw.gov.au/bondibeachattack

As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag will be flown at half-mast on Sunday, 21 December 2025 from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government and New South Wales Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations and jurisdictions are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.

Information about the Bondi Beach attack that occurred on Sunday, 14 December 2025.

15/12/2025

URGENT
To All Flag Marshals: Action Australia-wide and at relevant overseas posts
Australian National Flag to fly at Half-Mast
Monday, 15 December 2025
Bondi Beach Incident, 14 December 2025

At the request of the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, flags across Australia are to be flown at half-mast to honour the victims of the tragic events at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on 14 December 2025.

As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast on Monday, 15 December 2025 from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.

When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.

If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.

23/10/2025

action Australia-wide
United Nations Day
Friday, 24 October 2025

United Nations Day is observed in Australia on 24 October each year to commemorate the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945. Through the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, the United Nations officially came into being. This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations. Further information is available at https://www.un.org/en/UN80.

Where there are two or more flagpoles of equal height available, the United Nations Flag should be flown alongside the Australian National Flag all day on Friday, 24 October 2025, from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies.

If two flagpoles of equal height are available, the Australian National Flag should be flown in the pre-eminent position with the United Nations Flag on the second flagpole for the day. The United Nations Flag should be the same size as the Australian National Flag.

The United Nations Flag should not replace the Australian National Flag. If there is only one flagpole available, one flagpole is higher than others, or a United Nations Flag is not available, normal arrangements for flying the Australian National Flag apply.