Why is the Australian flag important?

Why is the Australian flag important?

The Australian flag is a national symbol representing Australian identity and pride. Below the Union Jack is the flag’s second element; the Commonwealth star. It has seven points of which six points represent the unity of six states, and the seventh point indicates the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.

What is the White Australian flag?

Australian Ensign (White) Flags – The Australian White Ensign flag is also known as the the Australian Naval Ensign or the Royal Australian Naval Ensign flag, and has been used by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1967 onwards.

What flags are flown in Australia?

Australia has a national flag but also recognises other flags, including state and territory flags, the Aboriginal flag, the Torres Strait Islander flag, Defence Force Ensigns and the Australian Red Ensign (flown at sea by Australian registered merchant ships).

Can we use the Aboriginal flag?

The Aboriginal flag is currently subject to exclusive licensing arrangements. A Committee established to look into the flag’s copyright and licensing arrangements recently rejected an approach that would that would see the Government compulsorily acquire the copyright of an Aboriginal artist.

How old is the Aboriginal flag?

The Aboriginal flag was first displayed on 12 July 1971 on National Aborigines Day, at Victoria Square in Adelaide. It was also used at the Tent Embassy in Canberra in 1972. In June 1995, the Australian Government proclaimed the Aboriginal flag as an official ‘Flag of Australia’ under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953.

What does the aboriginal flag mean for kids?

The Australian Aboriginal flag is a symbol of unity and identity for Aboriginal peoples. The red represents the red ochre color of the earth and the Aboriginal peoples’ relationship to the land. The yellow circle represents the Sun, the giver of life and the protector.