Arrangements to fly the Australian National Flag at half-mast and observe one minute’s silence to remember Black Saturday
Sunday 7 February 2010
On the National Day of Mourning for the Victims of the Victorian bush fires in February 2009, the Prime Minister resolved to fly the Australian National Flag at half-mast and for the nation to pause for a moment’s silence on 7 February, to honour the victims of the disaster and to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to rebuilding communities.
On 7 February 2010 the flag should be lowered to half-mast at dawn and raised to the peak at 12.01 pm, following the observance of one minute’s silence at 12 noon. The Australian National Flag should be flown from the peak for the remainder of the day.
In accordance with flag protocol, all flags and ensigns at each flag station should be flown at half-mast. When flown with other flags, the Australian National Flag should be raised first and lowered last.
Regards
Julie McClaren
Advisor, Government Relations
CFA Headquarters
