Connect with us. Skip to main content. Proclamation: the Flags Act In , Prime Minister the Rt Hon Robert Menzies issued a press statement recommending the flying of the blue ensign as a national emblem. The Union Jack in the upper left corner represents the history of British settlement.
The Commonwealth Flag Network You can register for the Commonwealth Flag Network for up-to-date advice on how to fly the flag on special occasions. Sign up to the Commonwealth Flag Network Previous flag announcements are available online after they are sent. Latest News. Tuesday, 03 August On this day in , the Australian National Flag was flown for the first time over the dome of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne.
Thursday, 03 September Thursday, 27 August Related News. Our flag should be treated with dignity and respect as it represents all Australian citizens, equally of whatever, background, race, colour, religion or age. Our flag is a reminder of the contributions of past and current generations to the nation and of the inheritance that will be passed to future generations. The Commonwealth Star is the emblem of Australian Federation.
Six points represent the states and the seventh all the federal territories which together constitute the nation, the Commonwealth of Australia. The constellation of the Southern Cross indicates our geographical location in the southern hemisphere. Then, to the right, are five stars. Four of these are the same size, and have seven points. The other has five points, and is significantly smaller.
These represent the Southern Cross constellation — sometimes known as Crux elsewhere. The Southern Cross has become a symbol of Australian independence and identity. The constellation is easily seen in the Southern Hemisphere.
Particularly at tropical latitudes. The Sky-blue Ensign - Royal Australian Air Force - as for the Australian flag but with a pale blue field, the southern cross rotated clockwise c.
Flags Similar to the Australian Flag Several nations and territories have flags with similar appearance to the Australian National Flag, reflecting either a common British colonial history or previous association with Austrlaia.
State and Territory Flags Each of the six states of Australia has its own Official State Flag consisting of a Blue Ensign defaced with the badge or heraldic device of the state concerned; the heraldic devices are those represented in the Commonwealth Arms. The flags of the Australian territories and of more individual nature and are not based on the Blue Ensign. It is based on the Australian Commonwealth Arms in the form of a banner n the ratio of the Arms in rectangular form with the Ermine border, superimposed with a large gold 7-pointed star at the centre, the star bearing a blue roundel with the gold initial 'E', the Royal Crown and a circle of gold roses.
It is use in the same manner as the Royal Standard in the United Kingdon, to denote the monach's presence. The Governor General's Flag This flag was gazetted for the personal use of the Queen's representative in Australia in It is a royal blue, twice as long as wide.
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