What do the stars represent on the Australia flag?

Answer 1

Sourced from The Australian National Flag Association:

The Commonwealth or Federation Star represents the federation of all lands and people in the nation. The points on the star represent the unity of the six States, with a seventh point representing the federal Territories. The star as a whole represents Australia's bright aims for the future. It is known as the Commonwealth Star.

Answer 2

The smallest star on the Australian flag is simply there as part of the Southern Cross constellation on the flag. This beautiful group of stars is represented due to its prominent position in Australian night skies. The smallest star which appears on the flag with five points is called e Crucis.

Answer 3

The stars on the right are the constellation of the Southern Cross, visible from anywhere in Australia and often a symbol of Australia. The seven pointed Commonwealth Star has six points representing the six states and one to represent the territories.

Answer 4

This large star is known as the Federation star, or Commonwealth star. Six of the points stand for each of the six states of Australia that united at Federation, whilst the seventh point represents all of Australia's territories - the Northern Territory, the ACT and the seven external (offshore) territories.

Answer 5

The large seven pointed star on the Australian flag is called the Commonwealth Star. There is one point for each of the States and one for the Territories.

Answer 6

the six star is the union jack