Flag of Australia - Wikipedia
WEBThe national flag of Australia is based on the British Blue Ensign —a blue field with the Union Jack in the upper hoist quarter—augmented with a large white seven-pointed star (the Commonwealth Star) and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars (one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed ...
Part 1: The Australian National Flag | Australian Flags booklet
WEBThe Australian National Flag has the Union Jack in the upper left-hand quarter nearest the flagpole (the ‘canton’) to acknowledge the history of British settlement in Australia. The rest of the background (the ‘field’) is coloured dark blue.
Flag of Australia | History, Meaning & Design | Britannica
WEBnational flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) with the Union Jack in the canton and six white stars. Its width-to-length ratio is 1 to 2. Thought was given to an all-Australian flag long before confederation was achieved on January 1, 1901.
Displaying the Australian National Flag - PM&C
WEBIn the case of the Australian National Flag, the Union Jack should be seen in the top left quarter of the flag. Even when the flag is displayed vertically, this rule must be followed, although to the casual observer the flag appears to be back to front.
Australian flag defined - National Museum of Australia
WEBSep 11, 2023 · The Flags Act explains that the Blue Ensign is Australia’s National Flag. It defines flag dimensions protocols around use. The Flags Act Bill was passed in December 1953 and was given Royal Assent on 14 February 1954 by …
Australian National Flag | PM&C - Department of the Prime …
WEBThe Australian Flags booklet is an educational resource and a source of general information about the history and proper use of the Australian National Flag and other flags of Australia. It is intended for the Australian community, flag marshals and visitors to …
History of our Flag - Australian National Flag Association (ANFA)
WEB3rd Sep 1901 The Australian National Flag (Blue Ensign) becomes the official national flag of Australia. The Red Ensign becomes the flag of Merchant Naval Shipping. Feb 1903 King Edward VII approves the design for the official Australian flag (Blue Ensign) and the Australian Red Ensign for Australia’s merchant ships and private pleasure craft.
The Australian flag - naa.gov.au
WEBThe Australian Flag consists of three parts set on a blue field. The first part is the Union Jack, illustrating the link with Britain. The second aspect is the Southern Cross, representing Australia. Finally, the Commonwealth Star represents Australia's federal system.
The Australian Flag - ANBG
WEBThe present Australian flag can be considered to consist of three main elements: The Union Jack in the upper hoist quadrant or first quarter (also know as the Canton), denoting Australia's historical links with Great Britain.
Flag of Australia - Flagpedia.net
WEBFlag of Australia. The Australian flag was adopted in 1909 and its design reflects historical ties to the Great Britain. As in the case of the British flag, the background is blue, but the Union Jack flag is reduced and placed at the top of the left side.