because before Australia became a republic (independent country) it was ruled by England. Australia still has strong ties with england, so the union jack is on the flag to show this relationship.
The top left hand corner is the location of the union jack
The union jack on the Australian Flag is from the first white people to settle on our land, the British. The British flag is JUST the union jack, so, to celebrate the people who first settled in Australia, we have their flag in part of OUR flag. Hope that helps :)
Because Australia was founded by British.
It is representing the Scotland flag on the Union Jack.
Because England took over Australia
Union jack and the southern cross. Blue , white, red
the man in 19027 The Southern Cross are stars of a constellation which can be seen prominently in the southern hemisphere . It is widely used as a cultural national symbol in Australia .
The Union Jack of United Kingdom's flag is included on the upper left quadrant of the Australian flag.
The Australian flag is not multicultural. It represents Australia's British heritage in the use of the Union Jack, and it features the Southern Criss and the Federation Star.
The red colour in the upper left corner of the Australian flag is the Union Jack, this denotes Australia's historical links with Britain.
The Australian flag shows a union jack on a blue field with white stars. The union jack represents Australia's British heritage, the Southern Cross Constellation represents Australia's location, and the 7 stars represent the 6 territories and Australia.
If you refer to the Blue, Red and White design on the upper left of the Australian flag, it is the Union Jack indicating Australia's heritage.