10 Things you should know about 'Advance Australia Fair'

The National Anthem is back in the news again and many people are discussing whether or not to sit or stand for it. But there's much more to Advance Australia Fair than getting bums off seats.

Advance Australia Fair - Patriotic song Source: http://twf.com.au/

1. You should know about... the original lyrics.

2. You should know... the other songs that could have been our anthem.

3. You should know about... the word 'Girt'.

4. You should know that... Anthony Mundine is not the first person to criticise the anthem.

5. You should know that... Advance Australia Fair has only been our national anthem since 1984.

6. You should know that... it isn't protocol to stand for the anthem, if it isn't sung in English.

7. You should know about... NITV's anthem sessions.

8. You should know that... there is a debate about what is meant by 'fair'.

9. You should know about... the time Deborah Cheetham sing Advance Australia Fair at the 2015 Grand Final.

10. You should know that... it could've been worse!