Australian National Flag of today
In 1908, the Commonwealth star was altered from 6 to 7 points, with 6 points representing the states, and the 7th point representing all federal territories, becoming the flag design that we are so familiar with today.
The Australian National Flag pattern since 1908
An Australian National Flag that was flown above Parliament House, Canberra
Red Ensign of the Merchant Navy
Our merchant shipping and private pleasure craft flag, the Australian Red Ensign was reaffirmed under the Shipping Registration Act 1981 as the ‘national colours’ afloat for our merchant ships.
The Red Ensign of the 1908 Australian National Flag
The Merchant Navy (national) Memorial on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra commemorates the contribution made by the Australian merchant navy during wartime.