What is the Australian national flag?

The Australian National Flag is the official flag that Australia is united under. It was first flown on 3 September 1901 after it was approved by King Edward VII. The flag has a blue field (background), with the Union Jack positioned on the canton (upper left quarter or the upper hoist quarter).

What types of images are available in Free Australia flag downloads?

Free Australia flag downloads including pictures in GIF, JPG, and PNG formats in small, medium, and large sizes. Vector files are available in AI, EPS, and SVG formats.

What does the Australian police flag look like?

A black-white-black vertical tricolor, with the badge of the Australian Federal Police in the centre of the white stripe. A black-and-white checkerboard borders the flag.

When did the first Australian flag have 7 points?

The seven-pointed commonwealth star version was introduced by a proclamation dated 8 December 1908. The dimensions were formally gazetted in 1934, and in 1954 the flag became recognised by, and legally defined in, the Flags Act 1953, as the “Australian National Flag”.

How should the Australian national flag be folded?

The Australian National Flag should be folded in accordance with the below steps 1. Lay the flag out lengthways 2. Fold the bottom edge to the top edge 3. Repeat the above step (2) 4.

When was the first Australian flag design competition?

The Design Competition The Commonwealth Government announced a Federal Flag design competition on the 29th April, 1901. The Review of Reviews for Australasia, a Melbourne journal, had initiated an Australian flag competition in 1900. It was agreed that the entries received by this journal would be accepted in the Government’s competition.

How many designs have been submitted to Ausflag?

Over the past 15 years, Ausflag has received over 50 000 flag designs for a new Australian flag, either through public design competitions or as unsolicited design ideas from Australians who wish to see Australia have its own flag.