Flag of Australia

The Australian flag, a defaced British blue ensign, depicts the Union Flag In the upper hoist. On the fly are 5 white stars, representing the Southern Cross, a constellation generally only visible in the southern hemisphere. Below the Union Flag is the large 7 pointed Federation Star, with one point for each of the six original states, and one representing all of Australia's internal and external territories.

	Commonwealth of Australia The Australian flag, a defaced British blue ensign, depicts the Union Flag In the upper hoist. On the fly are 5 white stars, representing the Southern Cross, a constellation generally only visible in the southern hemisphere. Below the Union Flag is the large 7 pointed Federation Star, with one point for each of the six original states, and one representing all of Australia's internal and external territories.