M1995-12 Free Issue of State Flags to Community Groups
Issued: 25 May 1995 by Department of Premier and Cabinet
This AR is archived. No replacements were suggested by the author.
Key information
- Status
- Archived
- Type
- Premier's Memorandum
- Identifier
- M1995-12
- Compliance
- Not mandatory
About
It is Government policy to provide a New South Wales State Flag, free of charge, to scout groups, guide districts, recognised youth associations, and State Headquarters of selected non-profit, charitable and community groups which have the facilities to permit the proper flying or display of the flag on a regular basis.
If Members consider that a request from a community group for a State Flag qualifies within the terms set out below, then a recommendation should be made in writing to the Protocol Division, Premier's Department. Protocol Division will arrange for the supply of a flag to the Member for personal presentation to the group.
Those community groups which are eligible for a State Flag include:
Scouting Groups
One flag only will be available to each scouting group.
Girl Guide Districts
One flag only will be provided to each girl guide district.
Recognised Youth Organisation
A recognised youth organisation is one which:-
confines its membership predominantly to persons below the age of 21; is of long standing or appears to have good prospects of stability; is constituted under the guidance of an adult management; has a recognised meeting place, and has a wide range of youth activities.
Organisations which are confined to one activity (eg. a football club) do not qualify for a flag.
Other Organisations
A flag will be supplied to the State Headquarters only of selected non-profit, charitable and community organisations, as determined by the Protocol Division.
Replacement of Old or Missing Flags
In the event that a flag is no longer suitable for use or is missing, Members may make a recommendation to the Protocol Division for replacement of the flag. It is generally expected, however, that each flag will remain serviceable for a period of seven years.
(NB: Free State Flags are also available to schools and students/teachers participating in overseas exchange programmes. Members wishing to obtain flags on their behalf should submit their requests directly to the Department of School Education).
Bob Carr
Premier