The Australian National Flag Association (ANFA) was launched at a public meeting in Sydney on 5 October 1983 to oppose suggestions that the existing Australian National Flag is not appropriately representative of the nation, and should be changed, with the late Sir Colin Hines elected as founding President. The controlling Council of Management is elected at each Annual General Meeting, operating under a government approved constitution.
The aims and objectives of the association are:
- To communicate positively to all Australians the importance and significance of our chief national symbol - the Australian National Flag.
- To provide promotional and educational material concerning the Australian National Flag.
- To promote the Australian identity overseas by the use of the Australian National Flag.
- To support existing "fly the flag" programmes and encourage support from recognised service organisations.
- To encourage personal identity with the Australian National Flag at all levels within the community.
Prominent Australians who are members of the association include John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull.
In 2003 the Australian Capital Territory branch of the ANFA was renamed as the Australian Flag Society.
Read more about Australian National Flag Association: Australian National Flag Day, Centenary Flag, Centenary Flag Warrant
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