Flag Raising Ceremony

The Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony is an opportunity to respectfully acknowledge our rich culture and heritage as part of Queensland's Australia Day celebrations.

The 2025 ceremony took place at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville on Sunday 26 January. The ceremony provided an opportunity to view the Australian Defence Force and recognise its invaluable service to Australia with:

• the Australian Defence Force Royal Guard of Honour
• band of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment
• raising of the Australian, Queensland, Governor of Queensland, Townsville, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags
• 21-gun salute.

Alongside the 2025 Flag Raising Ceremony, Townsville City Council hosted their Australia Day Awards Ceremony, followed by the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony.

The 2025 Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony was presented by Townsville City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government. The ceremony was assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.