State flags, emblems, and icons
Coat of Arms
Queen Victoria granted the Queensland Coat of Arms, the oldest State Arms in Australia, to the Colony of Queensland in 1893.
Queensland flag
The state flag was first introduced in 1876 when Queensland was a self-governing British colony with its own navy.
State badge
The badge of Queensland developed from the need to include a seal or badge in the design of the state flag.
Animal (faunal) emblem
The koala was officially named the animal (faunal) emblem of Queensland in 1971, after a newspaper poll showed strong public support for this endearing marsupial.
Floral emblem
The Cooktown orchid became known as Queensland's floral emblem in 1959, during celebrations to mark the state's centenary.
Bird emblem
The brolga has featured on the Queensland Coat of Arms since 1977. It wasn't until January 1986 that it was announced as the official bird emblem of Queensland.
State gem
The sapphire was named the official state gem for Queensland in August 1985.
Aquatic emblem
The Barrier Reef Anemone Fish was officially named as Queensland's aquatic emblem in March 2005. The public nominated the species as their preferred representative for Queensland.
Corporate identity
Our corporate logo allows all government services to be readily identifiable.
State colour
On 13 November 2003 the Governor in Council officially named maroon as Queensland's state colour as a result of a long-held, but informal, tradition of using maroon to represent Queensland.
Fossil emblem
The Muttaburrasaurus langdoni was officially recognised as Queensland’s fossil emblem in December 2023. It was voted on by the people of Queensland.