In Processions

General Note!
When carried in a procession the Australian Flag should never be lowered as a form of salute.

Protocol - Australian Flag carried in a procession - one flag only

When carried in single file the Australian flag should lead.
The staff should be held with the right hand higher than the left hand.

Protocol - Australian Flag carried in line abreast

In a line of flags carried abreast it is preferable that an Australian flag is carried at each end of the line.

Protocol - Australian Flag carried in line abreast - only one flag

In a line of flags (an odd number) carried abreast, where only one Australian flag is available it should be carried in the centre.

In a line of flags (an even number) carried abreast and only one Australian flag is available it should be carried on the right side of the line (facing the direction of travel).

WARNING not suitable for flagpole use - Red Circle and Diagonal on top of black flag and flagpole. WARNING - Not suitable for flagpole use.
These flags are lightweight flags and have a variety of uses: sporting team support; decorations; marches; occasional flying on a flagpole.
These flags are NOT designed for prolonged flying on flagpoles.

White plastic snap-clip for attaching a flag with eyelets to a flagpole rope (halyard) SNAP CLIPS: To attach to a flagpole (read note left) two snap-clips are required, click here.