Waltzing Matilda
The Australian national anthem is titled "Advance Australia Fair". It was nearly "Waltzing Matilda". This has become Australia's second, or unofficial anthem.
For a link to the Australian national anthem, click on the link below.
The New Zealand national anthem has fewer words than the Australian national anthem.
I'm not an Australian citizen but I believe the official Australian National Anthem is called 'Advance Australia Fair'. There's also an unofficial one called 'Waltzing Matilda' which is quite a catchy song.
It is significant to Australians because it is their national anthem.
Ireland's national anthem is "Amhrán na bhFiann"
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
The current Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair, became the National Anthem on 19 April 1984.
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