federation of the states. the seven points, one for each state and the territory
The largest star on the Australian flag is known as the Federation or Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
The seventh star since it was the seventh state to join the US.
The big star on the left represents the Commonwealth of Australia, six of its points stand for Australia's states New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The seventh point represents the two territories Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory with the capital city Canberra
The Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star) is unique to Australia. It is a seven-pointed star, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh point representing all the territories of Australia, e.g. the two mainland and numerous external (offshore) territories.
The large star on the Australian flag has seven points. There is one point for each of the six states, and the seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, that is, the two mainland territories and the seven offshore territories. For this reason, the star is called the Federation Star, or Commonwealth Star.
The seven-pointed star in the lower left quarter of the Australian flag is known as the Commonwealth Star, or the Federation Star. Six of the star's points represent the six original states of the Commonwealth of Australia, while the seventh point represents the territories and/or any future states.
The Federation Star is a seven pointed star on the Australian flag. Each point on the Federation star (also known as the Commonwealth star) represents each of the six Australian states. The seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, mainland and offshore.
The main star formation on the Australian flag, to the right of the Union Jack, is the constellation known as the Southern Cross. This constellation of five stars can be seen only from the southern hemisphere and is a reminder of Australia's geography.The star below the Union Jack is not part of the formation. Known as the Commonwealth Star, or Federation Star, it is separate. Six of the points of the Federation star represent each of the states, whilst the seventh point represents all Australia's territories, both mainland and external (offshore) territories.
Originally, the Commonwealth or Federation Star had six points, one representing each of the states. The seventh point was added in 1908 to represent all of the Australian territories.
The seven-pointed star, situated below the Union Jack, is known as the Federation or Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the unity of the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
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.
The Federatin star, situated below the Union Jack, is also known as the Commonwealth star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the unity of the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.