[PAR] [TLE] I Am Australian [SEP] "I Am Australian" (or "We are Australian") is a popular Australian song written in 1987 by Bruce Woodley of The Seekers and Dobe Newton of The Bushwackers.  Its lyrics are filled with many historic and cultural references, such as to the "digger", Albert Namatjira and Ned Kelly, among others.  Its popularity has allowed it to join the ranks of other patriotic songs considered as alternatives to the Australian national anthem, "Advance Australia Fair".  It is commonly taught in primary schools. [PAR] [TLE] Advance Australia Fair [SEP] "Advance Australia Fair" is the national anthem of Australia.  Created by the Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick, the song was first performed in 1878 and sung in Australia as a patriotic song.  It replaced "God Save the Queen" as the official national anthem in 1984, following a plebiscite to choose the national song in 1977.  Other songs and marches have been influenced by "Advance Australia Fair", such as the Australian vice-regal salute.
[PAR] [TLE] I Am Australian [ SEP ] " I Am Australian " ( or " We are Australian " ) is a popular Australian song written in 1987 by Bruce Woodley of The Seekers and Dobe Newton of The Bushwackers . Its lyrics are filled with many historic and cultural references , such as to the " digger " , Albert Namatjira and Ned Kelly , among others . Its popularity has allowed it to join the ranks of other patriotic songs considered as alternatives to the Australian national anthem , " Advance Australia Fair " . It is commonly taught in primary schools . [PAR] [TLE] Advance Australia Fair [ SEP ] " Advance Australia Fair " is the national anthem of Australia . Created by the Scottish - born composer Peter Dodds McCormick , the song was first performed in 1878 and sung in Australia as a patriotic song . It replaced " God Save the Queen " as the official national anthem in 1984 , following a plebiscite to choose the national song in 1977 . Other songs and marches have been influenced by " Advance Australia Fair " , such as the Australian vice - regal salute .
Which song is commonly taught as an alternative to the Australian national anthem "Advance Australia Fair"?
Which song is commonly taught as an alternative to the Australian national anthem " Advance Australia Fair " ?
"I Am Australian"
"I Am Australian"