Symbols of Western Australia
Western Australia is one of the states of Australia, and has established several state symbols and emblems.[1][2]
Official symbols[]
Symbol | Name | Image | Adopted | Remarks |
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State flag | Flag of Western Australia | ![]() |
1953 | |
State badge | State badge of Western Australia | ![]() |
27 November 1875 | The state badge was approved by the Colonial Office 1875. |
State coat of arms | Coat of arms of Western Australia | ![]() |
17 March 1969 | The coat of arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth II by royal warrant. |
State governor flag | Personal flag of the Governor of Western Australia | ![]() |
12 April 1988 | |
State floral emblem | Red and green kangaroo paw Anigozanthos manglesii |
9 November 1960 | ||
State bird emblem | Black swan Cygnus atratus |
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25 July 1973 | |
State animal emblem | Numbat Myrmecobius fasciatus |
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25 July 1973 | |
State fossil emblem | Gogo fish Mcnamaraspis kaprios |
5 December 1995 | ||
State marine animal emblem | Whale shark Rhincodon typus |
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12 November 2013 |
See also[]
- List of symbols of states and territories of Australia
- Australian state colours
References[]
- ^ Parliament of Western Australia. "Symbols of Western Australia" (PDF). Retrieved 18 Mar 2018.
- ^ Premier of Western Australia. "Symbols of Western Australia" (PDF). Retrieved 18 Mar 2018.
- Symbols - Department of the Premier and Cabinet Retrieved 18 March 2018.
Categories:
- Western Australia