What is the meaning of the Queensland flag?

The State flag dates from the time when Queensland was a self-governing British colony with its own navy. The flag which has been in use since 1876 is the Blue Ensign with the State badge imposed on it. The badge is a Royal Crown in the middle of a light blue Maltese Cross.

Why does the Queensland flag have a Maltese cross?

One popular theory is that as the Victoria Cross was first bestowed by Queen Victoria in 1857, at the close of the Crimean War, and as Queensland became a separate Colony in 1859, it would be a natural association of ideas to ally Queensland with the Victoria Cross which is itself a form of the Maltese Cross with Royal …

What is the emblem on the Queensland flag?

The koala was officially named the animal (faunal) emblem of Queensland in 1971, after a newspaper poll showed strong public support for this endearing marsupial.

Are there rules about the Queensland flag?

Queensland flag remain. be destroyed in private. Flags are flown at half-mast position as a sign of mourning.

Why was the NSW flag chosen?

The flag was a response to the passing of the British Colonial Naval Defence Act 1865 in which all colonial vessels should “wear the Blue/Red Ensign with the seal or badge of the colony in the fly thereof”.

Why was the South Australian flag chosen?

The first flag of South Australia was adopted in 1870. This flag was adopted after a request from the Colonial Office for a new design over the old one due to its similarity to the flags of New Zealand and Victoria.

Why are Australian flags at half mast today?

As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag and the New South Wales State Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 in New South Wales from all buildings and establishments occupied by New South Wales Government departments and …

When did the South Australian flag became official?

1870
Following the addition of a black escutcheon, it became the official design on July 22, 1870, although privately owned vessels unofficially used the stars without the black background.