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Does an inverted flag mean a sign of distress in Australia? (piefed.social)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by SilentStriker@piefed.social to c/australia@aussie.zone

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To put it into perspective: an upside down American flag is a recognized signal of dire distress which is often meant "extreme danger towards life & property". Historically, it was only flipped when sailors signalled to allied forces that they were in immediate peril (such as fire, mutiny, or sinking) needing assistance.

Nowadays: both individuals & groups started adopting the inverted flag to mainly express political discontent, dissent, or a deep concern for the direction of the nation. I mean, what happens if you inverted the Australian flag either during demonstrations or if the individual has distrust towards the government?

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[–] guillem@aussie.zone 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

The quote is direct from the ANZAC Day Commemoration Commitee: https://anzacday.org.au/the-australian-national-flag

[–] eureka@aussie.zone 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Thanks for that. Now this is fascinating, I'd just expect for a commitee like that, and one claiming to be around since 1916 at that, not to overlook (or diverge from) that part of the government protocol.

[–] guillem@aussie.zone 2 points 6 days ago

I'm just spitballing now but the Government might be implying "you are probably a civilian reading this and deciding when it's a distress situation is up to military personnel"? No idea, frankly.