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Australia and its people

Australian National Symbols and Flags

Short answer

Australian national symbols include the Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, the Torres Strait Islander Flag, the national colours, the golden wattle, the opal and the national anthem.

Last reviewed 2026-06-19

Flags tell different parts of the story

The Australian National Flag includes the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. The Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag are also important national symbols and express distinct cultural identities.

Symbols beyond flags

The golden wattle is Australia's national flower, green and gold are the national colours, and the opal is the national gemstone. Advance Australia Fair is the national anthem.

Study the meaning, not only a label

Questions may ask what a feature represents rather than simply asking for a name. Connect the Commonwealth Star with the federation and the Southern Cross with the star group shown on the flag.

Key facts

  • The Commonwealth Star has seven points.
  • The Southern Cross appears on the Australian National Flag.
  • The golden wattle is the national flower.
  • Green and gold are the national colours.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the national flag with the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags.
  • Learning symbols as isolated trivia without their meaning.
  • Mixing up the national flower and national gemstone.

Important vocabulary

Commonwealth Star
The seven-pointed star on the Australian National Flag.
Example: The Commonwealth Star represents the states and territories.
Southern Cross
A group of stars visible in the southern sky.
Example: The Southern Cross appears on the right side of the flag.
national anthem
An official song used to represent a country.
Example: Advance Australia Fair is Australia's national anthem.

Practice questions

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Practice by topic
Australia's First Peoples Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are Australia's First Peoples. They have distinct identities, histories and cultures, and their connection to Country is an important part of understanding Australia. Australian States and Territories Australia has six states and two mainland territories. Each has its own government, while the Australian Government handles national responsibilities under the federal system. Australian Federation Australian federation happened on 1 January 1901, when six British colonies joined together to form the Commonwealth of Australia while keeping their own state governments.

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