Australian National Anthem
Proclamation of Amended Words
I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby:
(a) revoke paragraph (b) of the proclamation of the National Anthem made by the Governor‑General in Council on 19 April 1984; and
(b) declare that the National Anthem shall henceforth consist of the tune known as "Advance Australia Fair" with the following words:
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
This Proclamation will take effect on 1 January 2021.
Signed and Sealed with the
Great Seal of Australia on
30 December 2020
David Hurley
Governor-General
By His Excellency’s Command
Scott Morrison
Prime Minister