Australia

Timeline

1. 1901

   to 1903
   

   Winning design first flown

   The competition-winning design was first flown on 3 September 1901, with a six-point Commonwealth Star and Southern Cross stars of differing point counts.

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2. 1903

   to 1908
   

   Southern Cross simplified

   The gazetted design made the four main Southern Cross stars seven-pointed, while the smallest remained five-pointed.

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3. 1908

   Commonwealth Star gained a point

   The six-point Commonwealth Star was changed to seven points, adding a point to represent Commonwealth territories.

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4. 1934

   Flag specification published

   A Gazette notice published a complete specification defining the flag’s star points, sizes and positions.

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5. 1953

   Declared the national flag

   The Flags Act 1953 declared the blue ensign to be the Australian National Flag and prescribed its form.

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