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Australian Quotes

Voices of pride, friendship, and film from down under.

This collection of Australian quotes leans heavily on pride, with several speakers calling themselves proud Australians and backing local About and film projects. Friendship comes up almost as often as national identity.

To me, anyone with an Australian accent wielding a tennis racket is cool.

Quotes by Adrian Smith

I support all Australian films.

Quotes by Yahoo Serious

I'm a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian.

Quotes by Steve Irwin

I do have a lot of Australian friends.

Quotes by Simon Baker

Aboriginal Quotes

Often, Americans think any northern English accent is Australian.

Quotes by Ryan Cartwright

But I did a lot of boxing and I was captain of an Australian surf club.

Quotes by Rod Taylor

I'm developing some screenplays at the moment with my Australian producer.

Quotes by Rachel Griffiths

I talk about being Australian a lot.

Quotes by Poppy Montgomery

I no longer knew what it was like to feel Australian.

Quotes by Phillip Noyce

About Quotes

I try to use the Australian idiom to its maximum advantage.

Quotes by Paul Keating

'Australian Rules' was my moment of truth.

Quotes by Nathan Phillips

I can hardly understand the Australian accent.

Quotes by Joey Santiago

My father is Indonesian Timorese, my mother Aboriginal Australian.

Quotes by Jessica Mauboy

I do greatly admire Australian artists.

Quotes by Jeffrey Archer

Accent Quotes

My father was Australian.

Quotes by Jamey Sheridan

I still, by and large, make low-budget Australian films.

Quotes by Hugo Weaving

It's rare that there's a role that requires an Australian accent.

Quotes by Heath Ledger

I love Australian people.

Quotes by Geri Halliwell

My dad's Australian.

Quotes by George MacKay

Admire Quotes

In primary school, I was bored witless by Australian history.

Quotes by Catherine Jinks

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Australian quotes focus on?
The quotes center on national pride and support for Australian film, with several speakers describing themselves as proud Australians in strong, direct terms.
Why do readers search for Australian quotes?
Readers look for Australian quotes to find expressions of national identity, cultural pride, or personal connections to Australia and its people.
Is there a quote about Australian film specifically?
Yes, one line calls 'Australian Rules' a personal moment of truth, and another expresses general support for Australian films as a category.
Does any quote mention friendship with Australians?
Yes, one speaker mentions having a lot of Australian friends, framing national identity through personal relationships rather than only public pride.
How strongly do these quotes express pride?
Quite strongly. One speaker repeats the phrase proud Australian twice in a single line, underlining how central that pride is to the collection. Related identity themes appear in Aboriginal quotes.

A few quotes single out Australian cinema specifically as a turning point in a speaker's career. For related regional identity, see the Aboriginal quotes page.