Flag of Australia j The flag of Australia is blue with the flag of the United Kingdom in the canton and a large seven-pointed star known as the Commenwealth Star representing the six original states of Australia and one point for the territories and any future states of Australia in the lower hoist quarter.
The remaining half is a representation of the Southern Cross constellation in white with one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars.
It is a defaced British Blue Ensign.
The Australian aboriginal flag was designed in 1971 by Harold Thomas , an aboriginal artist. In 1995 it was officially accepted by the Australian government.
The Torres Strait Islander flag, an officially Australian flag since July 14, 1995