"Advance Australia Fair" is Australia's national anthem, composed by Peter Dodds McCormick in the late 19th century. Officially adopted in 1984, it replaced "God Save the Queen" and reflects the country's growing national identity.
Composed in 1878 by Peter Dodds McCormick, this patriotic song became Australia's official national anthem in 1984, replacing "God Save the Queen".
Australia's national anthem since 1984, originally composed by Scottish-born schoolteacher Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878. Features patriotic lyrics celebrating the nation's landscape and spirit.
Composed in 1878, "Advance Australia Fair" became the official national anthem in 1984, replacing "God Save the Queen".
Advance Australia Fair, composed by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878, was officially adopted as Australia's national anthem in 1984. McCormick, a Scottish immigrant and schoolteacher, wrote it after attending a concert where national anthems were performed. The song replaced "God Save the Queen" after a public referendum and symbolizes Australian independence.
