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In January 2021, a significant change was made to the lyrics of the Australian National Anthem, 'Advance Australia Fair', to better reflect the nation's long history and the heritage of Indigenous Australians. Which phrase was updated in the first verse to reflect this unity?

  1. For we are one and freeAnswer
  2. B
    For we are young and free
  3. C
    For we are great and free

Answer

The current version of the lyric is 'For we are one and free'.
The phrase 'one and free' is correct because it reflects the change made on January 1, 2021. The word 'one' emphasizes that while Australia as a modern nation is relatively young, the history of the land and its people is ancient.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the title of the anthem.
The title is 'Advance Australia Fair'.
Knowledge of the correct symbol is the first step in identifying its components.
2
Recall the 2021 amendment to the lyrics.
The word 'young' was changed to 'one'.
The change was implemented to be more inclusive of Indigenous Australians' ancient history on the continent.
3
Select the option that matches the post-2021 wording.
'For we are one and free' is selected.
This phrase accurately represents the current official anthem.

Key Concept

Recent amendments to the Australian National Anthem lyrics

Hints

1
Think about a change made very recently (in 2021) to make the anthem more inclusive of Indigenous history.
2
The change involved replacing the word 'young' with a word that suggests unity.
3
The new line emphasizes that Australia is 'one' nation with a long history, rather than just a 'young' one.

Practice More

Review the other national symbols like the Commonwealth Coat of Arms and the National Colors to ensure you don't confuse them.
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