The current Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair, became the National Anthem on 19 April 1984.
The original purpose of the National Anthem is to have a National Anthem. Some countries don't have a Natonal Anthem.
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Prior to 1984, Australia's national anthem was the Royal anthem God Save the Queen. The Labor Party sought to change this to reflect a more "Australian" anthem, as it consolidated its independence from England. A national ballot was held, and Advance Australia Fair was the winning choice.
The Japanese 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.
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.
It is significant to Australians because it is their national anthem.
The Australian national anthem is titled "Advance Australia Fair". It was nearly "Waltzing Matilda". This has become Australia's second, or unofficial anthem.
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
It originally stated 'Britannia rules the wave'
Prior to 1974 it was "God Save The Queen".
As used in 'joyful strains', it means musical tunes.
"Our home is girt by sea" Australia is encircled by the sea.
Waltzing Matilda
It depends which key you play in, but there is probably a G somewhere.
The Australian National Anthem: "Advance Australia Fair."