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The journey of 'Advance Australia Fair' to becoming Australia's official national anthem involved both public consultation and legal proclamation. Which of the following statements correctly summarizes its history and the current rules for its use?

  1. It was the preferred choice in a 19771977 national poll, was officially proclaimed in 19841984, and is now used alongside the Royal Anthem only when the King or a member of the Royal Family is present.Answer
  2. B
    It was adopted as the official anthem in 19011901 to mark the Federation of the colonies, immediately replacing 'God Save the King' for all public and royal occasions.
  3. C
    The anthem was updated in 20212021 to reflect that Australia's history only began with European settlement, making it a 'young' nation of just over 200200 years.

Answer

The correct statement is that 'Advance Australia Fair' was chosen in a 19771977 poll, proclaimed in 19841984, and the Royal Anthem is reserved for when the Monarch or a member of the Royal Family is present.
The correct answer accurately synthesizes the three key facts about the anthem: its selection by popular choice in 19771977, its official legal status granted in 19841984, and the specific protocol that limits the use of 'God Save the King' to occasions where Royalty is present.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the historical milestones for the Australian national anthem.
'Advance Australia Fair' was composed in the late 19th19^{th} century, won a national poll in 19771977, and was officially proclaimed the anthem in 19841984.
Establishing the correct timeline is essential for distinguishing the official status from earlier use.
2
Determine the current status and protocol for the Royal Anthem.
The Royal Anthem is 'God Save the King' and is played only when the King or a member of the Royal Family is physically present.
This helps identify the specific relationship between the two anthems in modern Australian society.
3
Analyze the significance of the 20212021 lyric update.
Changing 'young and free' to 'one and free' acknowledges the ancient history of Indigenous Australians on the continent.
This confirms that the 'young' nation narrative was formally replaced to recognize tens of thousands of years of culture.

Key Concept

History and Protocol of the National Anthem
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