National anthem of Australia
National anthem of Australia

"Advance Australia Fair" is the national anthem of Australia.

Created by the Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick, the song was first performed in 1878 and sung in Australia as a patriotic song.

It replaced "God Save the Queen" as the official national anthem in 1984, following a plebiscite to choose the national song in 1977.

Other songs and marches have been influenced by "Advance Australia Fair", such as the Australian vice-regal salute.