"I Am Australian" to Replace "Advance Australia Fair" as Anthem Petition: Signature List Feed

miss Anonymous [Signature #752]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:51:47 UTC

Anonymous, melbourne, vic, Australia

mr Gordon Head [Signature #751]

Sun, 3 May 2020 10:37:22 UTC

mr Gordon Head, YAHL, South Australia, Australia

Mr Anonymous [Signature #750]

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:34:38 UTC

Anonymous, QLD, Australia

Ms Anonymous [Signature #749]

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 02:41:40 UTC

Anonymous, Bundaberg, Queensland

As an Australian, I fully believe that this should be our national anthem.

Mr Anthony Pyrke [Signature #748]

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 09:58:27 UTC

Mr Anthony Pyrke, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

The current Australian National anthem is non inclusive, boring, and culturally insensitive.
‘We are Australian’ is a perfect replacent. Like the advertisement on the ABC, the first verse should be sung in the Aboriginal native tongue.

Mr Robert Furlanetto [Signature #747]

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 04:42:48 UTC

Mr Robert Furlanetto, Jerrabomberra, NSW, Australia

This is a much more relevant anthem for the Australia we have now. I would be prouder to sing to this anthem and learn all the words. It is a much better representation of our history, indigenous past, the present and our future.

mrs juliana marsay [Signature #746]

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 12:36:22 UTC

mrs juliana marsay, bateau bay, nsw

Mr Jackson Marsay [Signature #745]

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 11:21:03 UTC

Mr Jackson Marsay, Bateau Bay, NSW, Australia

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #744]

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 07:40:48 UTC

Anonymous, Henley Brook, Western Australia, Australia

Mr Paul Thomas [Signature #743]

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:57:08 UTC

Mr Paul Thomas, Gawler East, SA, Australia

Mrs Katharine Baragwanath [Signature #742]

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 03:03:10 UTC

Mrs Katharine Baragwanath, MUNDARING, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Mr Anonymous [Signature #741]

Sat, 1 Sep 2018 01:49:39 UTC

Anonymous, Sydenham, Victoria

Josh s [Signature #740]

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:31:23 UTC

Josh s, NSW, Australia

Mr Allan Twartz [Signature #739]

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:12:03 UTC

Mr Allan Twartz, Coonaplyn, SA, Australia

Mr Tarun Freestone [Signature #738]

Sun, 8 Jul 2018 10:53:19 UTC

Mr Tarun Freestone, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Listen to your head listen to your heart and then listen Australia. I am you are.

Mr Anonymous [Signature #737]

Sat, 2 Jun 2018 01:55:57 UTC

Anonymous, Perth, WA, Australia

Ms Anonymous [Signature #736]

Thu, 8 Feb 2018 10:49:04 UTC

Anonymous, NSW, Australia

ms elizabeth baldwin [Signature #735]

Sat, 9 Dec 2017 09:28:42 UTC

ms elizabeth baldwin, Morisset, NSW

Mr Anonymous [Signature #734]

Fri, 8 Dec 2017 10:14:53 UTC

Anonymous, Osborne Park, WA, Australia

Miss Anonymous [Signature #733]

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 02:57:14 UTC

Anonymous, Victoria, Australia

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #732]

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:31:01 UTC

Anonymous, Broadview, SA, Australia

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #731]

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:04:03 UTC

Anonymous, ak, United States of America

Mr Anonymous [Signature #730]

Wed, 5 Jul 2017 10:39:02 UTC

Anonymous, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Mr D. A. Cedertra [Signature #729]

Wed, 8 Mar 2017 09:53:44 UTC

Mr D. A. Cedertra, Blackie, Alberta, Canada

The voice of Judith Durham and the lyrics make this the prime candidate for the National Anthem. Even as a Canuck I know all the words.

Isaiah Seiler [Signature #728]

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:26:22 UTC

Isaiah Seiler, Wurtulla, Sunshine coast, Australia

Ms Tammy Mansfield [Signature #727]

Wed, 1 Feb 2017 12:28:43 UTC

Ms Tammy Mansfield, Elizabeth North, South Australia, Australia

It fits exactly who we were then and are now with respect to ALL Australians. Just read the lyrics. Why is this even a question, just change it! I'd proudly sing this, change the flag too we are not bloody British, it's ridiculous at best and at worst down right offensive to keep using Adv Aust fair and the union jack.

Master Anonymous [Signature #726]

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:09:00 UTC

Anonymous, Askim, Väster Götland, Sweden

Australian citizen lived there for 9 years love this song with all my heart

Mr Anonymous [Signature #725]

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:43:35 UTC

Anonymous, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Mr Anonymous [Signature #724]

Tue, 1 Nov 2016 08:03:35 UTC

Anonymous, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Ms Milly W.W [Signature #723]

Tue, 1 Nov 2016 01:41:33 UTC

Ms Milly W.W, Melb, VIC, Australia

I really feel that this song brings together people from over and recognises them as one race.

Miss Ashleigh Goldsmith [Signature #722]

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:15:00 UTC

Miss Ashleigh Goldsmith, Sydney, NSW, Australia

I Believe the Australian anthem should include all australians.

Mr Hugo Alley [Signature #721]

Sat, 10 Sep 2016 06:37:15 UTC

Mr Hugo Alley, Sydney, NSW, Australia

this needs to happen

Mr Anonymous [Signature #720]

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 06:15:06 UTC

Anonymous, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Ms Nell McHugh [Signature #719]

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:12:43 UTC

Ms Nell McHugh, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Miss Anonymous [Signature #718]

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:33:15 UTC

Anonymous, Chester Hill, Nsw, Australia

Miss Claire Phan [Signature #717]

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:19:19 UTC

Miss Claire Phan, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

mr liam ketts [Signature #716]

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:22:25 UTC

mr liam ketts, melbourne, victoria, Australia

The current Australian anthem disgusts me to the core

Vincent Tang [Signature #715]

Sun, 6 Mar 2016 02:23:34 UTC

Vincent Tang, WA, Australia

Mrs Margaret Deeming [Signature #714]

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:03:09 UTC

Mrs Margaret Deeming, Black Rock, Vic, Australia

Mr Troy Jaensch [Signature #713]

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:03:57 UTC

Mr Troy Jaensch, South Australia, Australia

I agree this should be the national anthem :) The other one is good but out dated. To be honest who cares about the Queen of England? She does nil for this country except for the pollies.

Mr Jeffrey Goodwin [Signature #712]

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 05:16:06 UTC

Mr Jeffrey Goodwin, Victoria, Australia

mr stewart leach [Signature #711]

Sat, 21 Nov 2015 05:55:20 UTC

mr stewart leach, A.C.T, Australia

this should be our anthem.

Mr Charlie Gee [Signature #710]

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:04:43 UTC

Mr Charlie Gee, Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia

Walter Bulawa [Signature #709]

Sat, 3 Oct 2015 08:05:19 UTC

Walter Bulawa, Boise, Idaho, United States of America

I may not be Australian by nationality but I feel that this song captures the beauty, the history and the pride of Australia.

Mr Maxwell Filshie [Signature #708]

Sun, 2 Aug 2015 08:36:37 UTC

Mr Maxwell Filshie, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ms Anonymous [Signature #707]

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:54:15 UTC

Anonymous, South Australia, Australia

Kell Gadsden [Signature #706]

Sun, 5 Jul 2015 01:57:33 UTC

Kell Gadsden, Buderim, QLD, Australia

Ms Anonymous [Signature #705]

Fri, 29 May 2015 08:17:43 UTC

Anonymous, Victoria, Australia

Not only do I believe this song I a lot catchier and more enjoyable to sing compared to the current anthem, but this song holds so much pride. All you need to do is look at the comments on YouTube and you will find people from other countries talking about how this song makes them wish they were Australian. If this song is enough to make someone want to be apart of our nation, that alone is a good enough reason.

Mr Joe Frankel [Signature #704]

Sat, 25 Apr 2015 10:10:01 UTC

Mr Joe Frankel, clayfield, queensland, Australia

Mr Brian Floyd [Signature #703]

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 07:15:11 UTC

Mr Brian Floyd, Kirwan, Qld, Australia

Mr Kyron Bracey [Signature #702]

Fri, 6 Mar 2015 08:23:51 UTC

Mr Kyron Bracey, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

I'm would love that song as the anthem as long as we speed it up a little and maybe put in 3/4. I can also tweak the harmony a little so it sounds better as an anthem.

I say this because I don't want it to become boring as our current anthem.

Mr Tom Cushing [Signature #701]

Thu, 5 Feb 2015 03:55:29 UTC

Mr Tom Cushing, Cashmere, WA, United States of America

I'm an American, but "I Am Australian" brings tears to my eyes. You should be very proud of it.

Ryan Dewan [Signature #700]

Wed, 4 Feb 2015 07:15:25 UTC

Ryan Dewan, NSW, Australia

Mr Robert Campbell [Signature #699]

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:49:11 UTC

Mr Robert Campbell, Blacktown, Nsw, Australia

mr richard jagger [Signature #698]

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:08:19 UTC

mr richard jagger, nsw, Australia

a much better anthem to unite all Australians .

Mr Steven Wood [Signature #697]

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 05:17:53 UTC

Mr Steven Wood, Vic, Australia

Mr Fletcher Thomas [Signature #696]

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 05:27:35 UTC

Mr Fletcher Thomas, POTTS POINT, NSW, Australia

Ironically, the "Tesltra" version is shorter and easier to sing. This is an inclusive anthem, not exclusive.

Mr Jonathan Lee [Signature #695]

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 01:36:30 UTC

Mr Jonathan Lee, NSW, Australia

Great song . Far better than current one .

Ms Anonymous [Signature #694]

Thu, 2 Oct 2014 04:29:43 UTC

Anonymous, NSW, Australia

I SWEAR EITHER THIS OR WALTZING MATILDA.
I DON'T WANT A SONG ABOUT BRITAIN.
PAH.

Mr Jerram Gibson [Signature #693]

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 06:09:22 UTC

Mr Jerram Gibson, Bedford, Western Australia, Australia

Mr Lachlan Millar [Signature #692]

Tue, 6 May 2014 05:44:02 UTC

Mr Lachlan Millar, QLD, Australia

I believe that "I am Australian", does really bring out the spirit of our country. It talks to more people on this country than Advance Australia Fair. I know for sure i can sing pride and joy I am Australian because i know it reflects my countries history.

Mr Wiill Barrett [Signature #691]

Wed, 9 Apr 2014 06:49:31 UTC

Mr Wiill Barrett, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia

Mr Konstantine Andrew bekiaris [Signature #690]

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:08:50 UTC

Mr Konstantine Andrew bekiaris, Delahey, Victoria, Australia

Dilara Cetiner [Signature #689]

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:46:15 UTC

Dilara Cetiner, NSW, Australia

Miss Tiarna McCarthy [Signature #688]

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 07:49:19 UTC

Miss Tiarna McCarthy, Sandy Beach, Coff Harbour, Australia

Mrs Jessica Barwise [Signature #687]

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 05:05:41 UTC

Mrs Jessica Barwise, nsw, Australia

Mrs Carlie Wiltshire [Signature #686]

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 04:28:03 UTC

Mrs Carlie Wiltshire, Nsw, Australia

Mr Mick Martin [Signature #685]

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:07:39 UTC

Mr Mick Martin, Sydney, NSW, Australia

I have always thought that I Am Australian would be much more representative of Australia & simply a much better song than Advance Australia Fair.

MR PETER ARNOT [Signature #684]

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:01:07 UTC

MR PETER ARNOT, Tuggerawong, NSW, Australia

Advance Australia is a dirge, no-one knows the words, where as I am Australian is a beautiful song, emotional, spirited and with lyrics far more appropriate

Ms Brenda Hamilton [Signature #683]

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:11:57 UTC

Ms Brenda Hamilton, South Australia, Australia

Mr Nathan Anderson [Signature #682]

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 01:49:17 UTC

Mr Nathan Anderson, Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia

A nice song most people like, that sums up what Australia is, was, wants to be, should be or could be perfectly.

L T [Signature #681]

Sun, 6 Oct 2013 09:16:21 UTC

L T, WA, Australia

Anonymous [Signature #680]

Tue, 3 Sep 2013 10:09:57 UTC

Anonymous, SA, Australia

Amanda Buggy [Signature #679]

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:35:27 UTC

Amanda Buggy, NSW, Australia

This would be the best national anthem when we become a republic it should be seriously considered

Mr Ethan McCormack [Signature #678]

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 06:54:20 UTC

Mr Ethan McCormack, Victoria, Australia

ms kimbra johnson [Signature #677]

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 05:17:34 UTC

ms kimbra johnson, Temora, NSW, Australia

Mrs Daphne Hillier [Signature #676]

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:21:27 UTC

Mrs Daphne Hillier, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

This is a truly moving song. All Aussies I know get a tear in their eye when they hear it, which cannot be said for the current National Anthem.

Master Dré Ferguson [Signature #675]

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 03:02:54 UTC

Master Dré Ferguson, Victoria, Australia

Mr Nicholas Milton [Signature #674]

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:15:47 UTC

Mr Nicholas Milton, Victoria, Australia

I believe it truly expresses pride in our multicultural country. Another reason why we need to change our national anthem is that people actually enjoy singing ‘We Are Australian’. Admit it, singing ‘Advance Australia Fair’ doesn't even make Australians proud of our country anymore. As you can see instead of singing our national anthem with passion most people sing it just because they have to. It is clear that we need to change our national anthem so don’t pretend that you don’t know. There are many different cultures in Australia and ‘We Are Australian’ represents lots of them. For example it says ‘I come from the dream time, from the dusty red soil plains. I am the ancient heart- the keeper of the flame’. You can’t say that those words mean nothing to you and didn't you admit that when ‘We Are Australian’ is sung it brings tears to your eyes. There is simply no reason why we shouldn't change our national anthem!

Mr Noah Bruce-Allen [Signature #673]

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 09:18:23 UTC

Mr Noah Bruce-Allen, NSW, Australia

mr Marcus Scott [Signature #672]

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:42:08 UTC

mr Marcus Scott, Bonbeach, victoria, Australia

Mr Anonymous [Signature #671]

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 11:53:40 UTC

Anonymous, nsw, Australia

Mr Roderick Williams [Signature #670]

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:22:06 UTC

Mr Roderick Williams, Corryong, Victoria, Australia

ms karen allen [Signature #669]

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:21:25 UTC

ms karen allen, south golden beach, nsw, Australia

Mr Martin Falcongreen [Signature #668]

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 02:24:35 UTC

Mr Martin Falcongreen, Qld, Australia

"I am Australian" gives me goose-bumps. To me "Advance Australia Fair" smacks of White Australia policy.

Mr Anonymous [Signature #667]

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:28:33 UTC

Anonymous, NSW, Australia

Mr John Bond [Signature #666]

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:54:34 UTC

Mr John Bond, EAST DEEP CREEK, QLD, Australia

Anonymous [Signature #665]

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:38:53 UTC

Anonymous, Victoria, Australia

Amelia Murphy [Signature #664]

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:47:07 UTC

Amelia Murphy, Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

I am we are Australian.

Richard Murphy [Signature #663]

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:44:42 UTC

Richard Murphy, Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

I am we are Australian.

Mrs Karen Albert [Signature #662]

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:45:50 UTC

Mrs Karen Albert, Qld, Australia

I love this song, it stirs my soul and makes my heart sing. I would also love the first verse to be sung in the language of the Anangu of Uluru to show even more the respect for the first people who cared for this country.

Mr Robert Clark [Signature #661]

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:10:26 UTC

Mr Robert Clark, Essendon, VIC, Australia

The second verse still makes me well up. "Girt by sea" could never do that.

Melisse Clark [Signature #660]

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:09:08 UTC

Melisse Clark, Essendon, VIC, Australia

The second verse still makes me well up. "Girt by sea" could never do that.

Mr Dallas McLeod [Signature #659]

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:20:01 UTC

Mr Dallas McLeod, Bendigo, Vic, Australia

I agree totally and whole heartedly. The current Australian National Anthem pales in comparison to the power and emotion of "I Am Australian" and fails to deliver on the diversity of our culture. If we had a Government that truly cared, this would not be a petition but a reality.

ms Samanda Hodgson [Signature #658]

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:17:58 UTC

ms Samanda Hodgson, vic, Australia

I just think "I Am Australian" reflects our nation perfectly. It's a wonderful understanding of different nationalities and cultures. This song makes me proud and makes me cry when I hear it. It is so much better and more representative than Advance Australia Fair. A better anthem in my opinion. I wish our government would share our views.

miss Anonymous [Signature #657]

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:18:11 UTC

Anonymous, WA, Australia

Mr Peter Curtis [Signature #656]

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:59:14 UTC

Mr Peter Curtis, Punchbowl, NSW, Australia

no comment

mr Gary Drinnan [Signature #655]

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:55:37 UTC

mr Gary Drinnan, Buderim, Qld, Australia

Mr Robert Tracey [Signature #654]

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:11:44 UTC

Mr Robert Tracey, Western Australia, Australia

James Johnstone [Signature #653]

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:52:10 UTC

James Johnstone, Victoria, Australia