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Australia


Formal Name
 Commonwealth of Australia


Location: Oceania
Status: Allied Power




National Flag & Naval Jack [Ratio 1:2]
This has been the Australian national flag since 16 September 1901 (Royal approval was not received until 20 February 1903). Since 1911 it has also been the jack of the Royal Australian Navy.




Naval Ensign [Ratio 1:2]
The Royal Australian Navy used the British naval ensign until 1 March 1967. Its ships were differentiated by the Australian national flag being used as a jack. In 1967 a separate Australian naval ensign was introduced.




Civil Ensign [Ratio 1:2]
The civil ensign also dates from 16 September 1901.



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