Does Australia have a pledge of allegiance?

I assume you mean in the American sense of pledging allegiance to the flag every morning at school? In which case, the short answer is no, Australia has no equivalent. I think the main reason why not is - it just never seemed necessary. read more

As a general rule, most countries find the US Pledge of Allegiance at best silly, and at worst a little creepy. In Australia in particular, this level of nationalism is considered suspicious - you're not supposed to get so passionate about anything that isn't footy. read more

In Australia, an Oath of Allegiance or an Affirmation of Allegiance are oaths of allegiance required to be made to the monarch of Australia in some situations. Oaths of Allegiance are usually made on a Bible, or some other book holy to the person, such as a Koran; but the person may opt to make an affirmation in lieu of an oath. read more

Schools used to have special assemblies one a week where the Australian flag was saluted, but there was no pledge of allegiance. This still continues in a few schools, but most have dropped it. There's certainly not an Australian flag in every classroom. read more