Official Symbols
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | Flag of the Australian Capital Territory | 1993 | ||
| Coat of arms | Coat of Arms of the City of Canberra | 7 November 1928 | Granted by King George V | |
| Motto | For the Queen, the Law and the People | 7 November 1928 | Granted with other elements of the coat of arms | |
| Floral | Royal Bluebell Wahlenbergia gloriosa |
26 May 1982 | ||
| Bird | Gang-gang Cockatoo Callocephalon fimbriatum |
27 February 1997 | ||
| Colours | Blue and Gold |
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