What does the red and white mean on the Australian flag?

According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Australian flag represent the following: Blue – vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice. White – peace and honesty. Red – hardiness, bravery, strength & valour.

What do the different Coloured Australian flags mean?

Australian Aboriginal Flag The top half of the flag is black to symbolise Indigenous people. The red in the lower half stands for the earth and the colour of ochre, which has ceremonial significance. The circle of yellow in the centre of the flag represents the sun.

What are the colors of the Australian flag?

Green evokes the forests, eucalyptus trees and pastures of the Australian landscape. Green and gold are also the colours of Australia’s national floral emblem – the golden wattle.

What does the red stripe on the Australian flag mean?

The red stripe on the flag represents the Australian Army, the dark blue stripe represents the Royal Australian Navy and the light blue stripe represents the Royal Australian Air Force. The Commonwealth Star and the boomerang on the Australian Defence Force ensign represent Australia.

What does the white star on the Australian flag mean?

The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait. The colour white is a symbol of peace. The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents our national unity. It identifies the authority and property of the Commonwealth of Australia.

When did red and blue become the national colours of Australia?

Yet it wasn’t until 1984 when they were officially established as Australia’s sporting colours by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephen, by order of the then prime minister Bob Hawke. Before then the more obviously red white and blue of the Australian flag were used in sporting events.