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National ColoursAustralia's national colours are green and gold. About the national colours Long associated with Australian sporting achievements, the national colours have strong environmental connections. Gold conjures images of the country's beaches, mineral wealth, grain harvests and the fleece of Australian wool. Green evokes the forests, gum trees and pastures of the Australian landscape. Green and gold are the colours of Australia's national floral emblem - the golden wattle. History Since the late 1800s green and gold have been popularly accepted as the national sporting colours, both locally and around the world. In 1984 green and gold were formally recognised as the national colours. The Government's decision was prompted by widespread community support for official recognition of the time-honoured green and
Red, white and blue are the colours of the Australian National Flag and the first version of the Commonwealth Coat Of Arms. Blue and gold have heraldic significance as the colour of the wreath in the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, which was granted by royal warrant in 1908. In 1975 blue and gold were selected as the colours of the ribbon of the Order of Australia. In 1984 green and gold were formally recognised as the national colours. Use of the national colours Australians are unrestricted in their use of the national colours. Green and gold may be used in any design or arrangement of colour, emphasising the green or gold. To use them correctly, the two colours are placed together, unbroken by another colour. |
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