State Arms, Symbols and Emblems Guidelines
The State Arms, Symbols and Emblems Act 2004 sets out the circumstances in which permission to use the State arms or State symbols is required. Section 6 of the Act provides that it is an offence to print, issue or use the State arms or a State symbol or a symbol resembling the State symbol, in connection with any trade, business, calling or profession, or the collection of debts, without the authority of the Attorney General or the Governor.
The State symbols are the State badge and the State flag.
The main factors considered by the Attorney General when assessing an application for permission to reproduce the State arms or State symbols are:
- whether the State arms or symbols are to be used in a commercially appropriate venture; and
- whether the venture is likely to cause confusion to members of the public as to the position of the Government in relation to the user of the arms or symbols.
Past Attorneys General have approved use where it was for educational or charitable purposes or for sporting bodies representing the State.
Government agencies can use the State arms or symbols for any official purpose without seeking approval, subject to any guidelines set down by the Premier.
How do I make an application to the Attorney General for permission to use the State arms or symbols?
Precise details of the nature of the publication in which the State arms or State symbols is intended to be used, including a detailed description of the purpose of the publication and advice as to whether it is a for profit enterprise, must be provided.
Applications should be marked to the attention of:
Community Relations Unit
Attorney General’s Department of NSW
Locked Bag 5111
Parramatta NSW 2124
Contact the Community Relations Unit for more information or assistance.
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