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Is Australia going to change its flag?
Australia’s flag will never change, Malcolm Turnbull has said, dismissing a new design that drops the Union Jack. The not-for-profit group Ausflag released a new design on Friday, telling Australia it was time to “grow up” and shed symbols of British dominance.
Why we shouldn’t change the Australian flag?
The Australian National Flag Association (ANFA) believes that the existing design is an integral part of the Australian heritage and an appropriate expression of our national identity. The existing design of stars and crosses should therefore be retained and not altered in any manner whatsoever.
Why is the Australian flag outdated?
The current design for the flag serves as a reminder for Aboriginal Australians regarding a period in Australian history where “the rights of Indigenous people were overlooked”, and as such “symbolises dispossession and oppression” and “doesn’t reflect the reality of Australian life.”
Should the Aboriginal flag be the Australian flag?
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are equal in status and can be flown on either side of the national flag. There is no rule stating that the Aboriginal flag must be to the right of the Australian National Flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag on the left of the Australian National Flag or vice versa.
How should the Australian national flag be flown when flown?
When the Australian National Flag is flown with flags of other nations, all flags should be the same size and flown on flagpoles of the same height The Australian National Flag should fly on the left of a person facing the flags, when it is flown with one other national flag
What is the Australian flag debate?
The Australian flag debate is a periodic question over whether the Australian flag should be changed, particularly to remove the Union Jack from the canton, but also to possibly introduce a completely new design without the Southern Cross. The debate has often arisen in connection with the issue of republicanism in Australia.
What is the purpose of the Australian flags booklet?
The Australian flags booklet is an educational resource and a source of general information about the history and proper use of the Australian National Flag and other flags of Australia for the Australian community, flag marshals and visitors to Australia.
Can a ship fly the Australian Red Ensign flag?
The Australian Red Ensign is the proper flag to be flown by Australian registered ships. As an alternative to the Australian National Flag, it may also be flown by government ships, fishing vessels, pleasure craft and small craft. No ship may fly both the Australian National Flag and the Australian Red Ensign simultaneously.