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The Australian flag did not change after Federation.
Because Australia only became a nation with Federation, prior to this time there was no Australian flag. Each of the states, or colonies, had its own flag, but there was no Australian flag.
After the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed on 1 January 1901, the Commonwealth government held a design competition for a new national flag. There were 32,000 entries in the competition, and most featured the Union Jack, the Southern Cross, or native animals. Five almost identical entries were selected to share the 200 pound prize.
On 3 September 1901, the new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
Note : Australia did not become a Nation at Federation it became a single British Colony with six States . The Federal Parliament was classed as a ' Colonial Legislature ' and the National flag remained the Union Flag of the UK . The current flag we fly was an ' Ensign ' ( sub flag ) of the British Empire .
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What is the emblem on the old Australian flag?
There is no old Australian flag. Australia's current flag still bears the same basic symbols it had when it was originally designed shortly after Federation.
When did they made the Australia flag?
If the Australia flag wasnt made the federation of the Australian will not no who they are where they are born and where u live
How long has there been six stars on the Australian flag?
The design of the Australian flag has not essentially changed since it was adopted as the national flag on 20 February 1903 and modified on 22 May 1909. This modification did not change the number of stars, only the number of points on the Federation star.
How is the Australian flag multicultural?
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.
When was the current Australian flag - as used in 2009 - designed?
1900, first flown on Federation 1901.
What is the name of the biggest star on the Australian flag?
The Australian flag features the constellation known as the Southern Cross.
Is Sirius the federation star on the Australian flag?
No. Sirius does not feature on the Australian flag. The large star known as the Commonwealth Star or Federation Star is so named because its seven points represent the six states and numerous territories (mainland and off-shore) of Australia. The star represents the states coming together in Federation.
Are you going to change the Australian flag?
There are no current plans to change the Australian flag. It is conceivable that, should Australia become a Republic in the future, there may then be discussions about changing the flag.
What name is given to the large star on the Australian flag?
The star is known as the Commonwealth Star, or the Federation star.
Is the Australian flag similar to the English flag?
No. The Australian flag features the British Union Jack in the upper left hand quadrant, but the remainder of the flag is taken up with the stars of the constellation Southern Cross, and the Commonwealth (or Federation) star on a British Royal Blue background.
What is the Federation Star?
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.
How long has the Australian flag been?
The Australian flag came into being after the Federation of the States into the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. A design competition was held, and five almost identical designs selected to share the prize. On 3 September 1901, the new Australian flag flew for the first time from the top of the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. The flag was simplified, and approved by King Edward VII in 1902.
