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 2026 ceremony will be held at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville on Monday 26 January commencing at 9am. The ceremony offers a unique 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, local council, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags
- 21-gun salute.
Following the ceremony, Townsville City Council will present the Australia Day Awards at 9.50am, honouring exceptional community contributions. At 10.30am, the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony will warmly welcome our newest Australians.
The Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony is presented by the Townsville City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government. The ceremony is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council. Townsville City Council and the Queensland Government would like to acknowledge the Australian Defence Force for its support of the Flag Raising Ceremony.
