Because of aliens we sing otherwise you get shot in the face :)
The Australian anthem is actually Advance Australia Fair
The Australian national anthem is titled "Advance Australia Fair". It was nearly "Waltzing Matilda". This has become Australia's second, or unofficial anthem.
The Australian National Anthem "Advance Australia fair".
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
Advance Australia Fair was adopted as the National anthem of Australia on 19 April 1984. The original version of 'Advance Australia Fair' had been written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878.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 ballot was held, and Advance Australia Fair was the winning choice.
The current Australian National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair, became the National Anthem on 19 April 1984.
The Australian national anthem is played - "Advance Australia Fair".
freedom and native to australia
The Australian flag was made to represent the country of Australia.
"Our home is girt by sea" Australia is encircled by the sea.
Waltzing Matilda
The Australian National Anthem: "Advance Australia Fair."