Flags and coats of arms of the Australian states

This list shows and explains the flags and coats of arms of the Australian states and territories .

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The flags of the states have the same structure: An emblem is shown on a Blue Ensign , which mostly emerged from the so-called Colony Badge, the identification symbol of the respective colony . The aspect ratio of all flags is 1: 2 .

In contrast are the flags of the two Australian territories, which are similar in structure and are more recent.

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State	flag	coat of arms	Remarks
Australian Capital Territory			The flag of the Australian Capital Territory was inspired by that of the Northern Territory. The slightly modified city coat of arms of Canberra is depicted in gold and the constellation Southern Cross in blue . The coat of arms of the Australian Capital Territory applies to the Australian Capital Territory and for the capital Canberra . In 1928 the winning design was sent to London to be examined. The coat of arms was approved after minor changes and officially introduced on November 7, 1928. English motto: " For the Queen, the Law and the People " ( For the Queen, the Law and the People )
New South Wales			The emblem of the flag of New South Wales shows the George Cross with a heraldic lion surrounded by four eight-pointed stars. A further meaning is not known. Latin motto in the coat of arms of New South Wales : Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine.)
Northern Territory			The Northern Territory flag is different from the usual Blue Ensign motifs. The local plant Sturt's Desert Rose is depicted in the ocher-colored field, and the Southern Cross in the black field. Northern Territory Coat of Arms
Queensland			The emblem of the flag of Queensland features a blue Maltese cross and a crown, which indicates the governor's status as representative of the British monarch. Latin motto in the Queensland coat of arms : Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful)
South Australia			The flag of South Australia features a yellow emblem with a native bird, the flute bird . South Australia Coat of Arms
Tasmania			The flag of Tasmania bears an emblem of a red heraldic lion that may have a reference to England . Latin motto of the coat of arms of Tasmania : Ubertas et Fidelitas ( Fertility and Faithfulness - fertility and fidelity )
Victoria			The crown over the Southern Cross on the flag of Victoria indicates the governor's status as a representative of the British monarch. The flag is considered to be trend-setting in the flag history of Australia. English motto in the coat of arms of Victoria : Peace and Prosperity ( Peace and Prosperity )
Western Australia			The Black Swan depicted on the flag of Western Australia was the symbol of the Swan River Settlement Colony on the Swan River as early as the 1830s . Western Australia Coat of Arms