Advance Australia Fair

Advance Australia Fair
National anthem of  Australia
Lyrics	Peter Dodds McCormick (1878)
Music	Peter Dodds McCormick
Adopted	1984

"Advance Australia Fair" is the national anthem of Australia. It was adopted in 1984, although the song was composed and written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878.

In 1973, this song appeared as a candidate for a national anthem hosted by the Australia Council for the Arts along with "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Song of Australia".

Lyrics

English original

Australian English IPA transcription

Australians all let us rejoice, For we are one and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.

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