Flying of flags: Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
On Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November 2023, Western Australian Government departments and agencies are asked to observe the protocol to fly all flags at half-mast, to remember the sacrifice of all who lost their lives.
Other organisations are welcome to participate.
The Australian National Flag should be flown at the peak of the flagpole from approximately 8:00am until precisely 10:30am (local time), when it should be adjusted to the half-mast position.
At 11:02am, the Australian National Flag should be moved back to the peak for the remainder of the day.
This protocol allows for the traditional ceremonial duties to be carried out, including a minute of silence from 11:00am.
In accordance with flag protocol, all flags and ensigns at each flag station should be flown at half-mast during this time.
Information on how to conduct a Remembrance Day ceremony and flag protocols, can be found at on the ANZAC Portal and website of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
If further information is required, please contact Protocol and State Events via email at ProtocolBranch@dpc.wa.gov.au, or by calling 6552 6333.
Other organisations are welcome to participate.
The Australian National Flag should be flown at the peak of the flagpole from approximately 8:00am until precisely 10:30am (local time), when it should be adjusted to the half-mast position.
At 11:02am, the Australian National Flag should be moved back to the peak for the remainder of the day.
This protocol allows for the traditional ceremonial duties to be carried out, including a minute of silence from 11:00am.
In accordance with flag protocol, all flags and ensigns at each flag station should be flown at half-mast during this time.
Information on how to conduct a Remembrance Day ceremony and flag protocols, can be found at on the ANZAC Portal and website of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
If further information is required, please contact Protocol and State Events via email at ProtocolBranch@dpc.wa.gov.au, or by calling 6552 6333.