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The flag of Australia
The flag of Australia is a defaced Blue Ensign: a blue field with the
Union Flag in the canton (upper hoist quarter), and a large white
seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist
quarter.
The flag of Australia is legally defined in the Flags Act 1953. In
addition there are other official flags representing Australia, its
people and core functions of government.
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Background:
Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about
40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th
century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt.
The National Flag of Australia contains three elements:
* The British Union Jack on a blue field - reflecting the historical
origins of the Australian flag,
* The Southern Cross - reflecting Australia's geographic position in
* Flag of Australia (Nylon with Polesleeve)
* Flag of Australia (Nylon with Polesleeve & Fringe)
* Indoor Outfits
Flag of Australia
Flag of Australia
Note: actual flag colors may differ slightly
The official flag of Australia is defined in the Flags Act 1953. The
Act became law on 14 February 1954 when Elizabeth II Queen of
Australia gave Royal Assent in person. Section 3 of the Act specifies
that the Blue Ensign is the "Australian National Flag".