[3] On 25 December 1966, while operating as part of the Far East Strategic Reserve, Stuart was the first ship to fly the Australian White Ensign.

[4] From late 1968 until 1969, Stuart was designated Flagship of the RAN, while the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne underwent a major refit.

[5] During April and May 1970, she carried out escort duties for the Royal Yacht Britannia during the visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.

[8] Stuart, along with HMA Ships Hobart, Vampire, and Supply, visited the United States in 1976 for the nation's bicentennial celebrations.

[10] In January 1984, Stuart became the first major RAN warship to be homeported at Fleet Base West in Western Australia.

[12] Stuart was originally intended to leave service in early 1991,but the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait saw Australia commit several Adelaide-class frigates to the United States-led Coalition.