Status and Details

Status and Details

Protocols Procedure - Flags

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 23rd February 2026 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 14th May 2026 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority University Secretary The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 23rd February 2026 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
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Summary of Changes from Previous Version

February 2026 – Amendments to table under clause 15 to clarify period of half-masting may be until interment or memorial service.


October 2023 - Minor change to allow variations to the display of flags where approved by the Vice-Chancellor, approved under delegation A8.


October 2023 - editorial change approved under delegation A13, to update link for Australian National Flag protocol and revise associated information.


June 2022 - Minor amendment approved in accordance with delegation schedule A8, to allow for half-masting on the first business day following Foundation Day, where Foundation Day falls on 20 July.


May 2021 - This procedure replaces the Flags Policy, as a supporting procedure to the Protocols Policy. This procedure has been reviewed as part of the governance and management policy review and approved in accordance with delegation GOV7A.