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Flying flags at half-mast in response to the attack at Bondi Beach

As a mark of mourning and respect to the victims of the tragic events that occurred at Bondi Beach, Sydney on 14 December 2025, schools are invited to fly the Australian National Flag at half-mast on Monday 15 December 2025.

Formal advice on observing flag protocol is as follows:

  • When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
  • If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag.
  • An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.
  • Information on flag protocol is available from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet: Australian National Flag.

For more information contact: community.stakeholder@education.vic.gov.au

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    Reviewed 15 December 2025