Can I use the Australian Government logo?
Use of the Australian Government logo by third parties Departments and agencies are able to authorise third parties to use the Australian Government logo (in various forms) where appropriate, for example to acknowledge Australian Government funding and support. This is at the discretion of the department or agency.
How many government agencies are there in Australia?
14 departments
Departments. As of February 2020, there are 14 departments of the Australian Government.
What does the Australian government logo mean?
The centre of the shield includes symbols of Australia’s six states and the border of the shield symbolises federation. Six of the star’s points represent the Australian states and the seventh point represents the territories. A wreath of gold and blue sits under the Commonwealth Star.
Are government logos illegal?
You cannot use government trademarks or government agencies’ logos without permission. You cannot use a government work in a way that implies endorsement by a government agency, official, or employee.
Is it legal to use government logos?
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) yesterday warned against the unauthorized use of its logo, stating that the act may be subjected to criminal prosecution and result in jail time. Unauthorized use of the CSC logo may be a violation of applicable laws, including Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code.
Who has the most political power in Australia’s government?
The Queen is the head of the Commonwealth of Australia, but with her powers delegated to the Governor-General by the Constitution. By convention, the Governor-General can act only on the advice of the elected government.
Are government agency logos trademarked?
What does the star on the Australian Coat of Arms represent?
Above the shield is the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star or Star of Federation above a blue and gold wreath, forming the crest. Six of the points on the star represent the original six states, while the seventh point represents the combined territories and any future states of Australia.
Can a company use the Australian Government coat of arms?
Requests for an exemption or a co-branded logo are considered on a case by case basis. Agencies that have been granted an exemption from the branding policy may use the Commonwealth Coat of Arms without the words ‘Australian Government’ and with the name of the agency and/or a unique logo.
What kind of logo does the Australian government use?
The logo is composed of the Australian Government crest and the AJF logotype and symbol. The crest and AJF logo are locked together in the format shown. The symbol (the stylised map) may not be used on its own without the logotype (the words Australia-Japan Foundation + the Japanese translation).
Is the AJF logo the same as the Australian crest?
The crest and AJF logo are locked together in the format shown. The symbol (the stylised map) may not be used on its own without the logotype (the words Australia-Japan Foundation + the Japanese translation). The logo is available in two versions, horizontal and vertical.
When to use the WA coat of arms?
All Western Australian public sector agencies other than those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 are to use the State Coat of Arms as the WA State Government badge (State Government badge) in accordance with Premier’s Circular 2020/01 – Use of WA State Government Badge by Public Sector Agencies.