The flag of the governor-general of Australia is an official flag of Australia and is flown continuously on buildings and other locations when the governor-general of Australia is present.
| Use | Other |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 1 July 2024 |
| Design | The Royal Crest, comprising a Tudor Crown surmounted by a crowned lion, above a golden scroll inscribed with “The Commonwealth of Australia” |
The governor-general’s flag during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, featuring St Edward’s Crown | |
| Use | Other |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 1953 |
| Relinquished | 2024 |
History
The flag has existed as three versions, the original flag used between 1902 and 1909 being a Union Flag defaced with a six pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. In 1909, following the addition of a seventh point to the Commonwealth Star on the Australian Blue and Red Ensigns, the star was changed to a seven-pointed star.
On 16 July 1936, the governor-general adopted a new flag for official use in Australia. The flag had a 1:2 ratio, it had a royal blue background and in the centre of the flag there is a Royal Crest (a crowned lion standing on a Tudor Crown) and the words "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" in dark blue letters on a gold scroll below the Crest. A similar design is used in most other Commonwealth realms.
In 1953 the flag was modified again, replacing the Tudor Crown with St Edward's Crown.[citation needed] The flag was otherwise identical to that introduced in 1936. The 1936 version of the flag was again adopted on 1 July 2024 after the installation of Governor-General Samantha Mostyn.
Usage
The flag is flown continuously wherever the governor-general is in residence and is also used as a car flag.
Historical versions
| Flag | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1902–1909 | A Union Flag defaced with a six pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. The crown used is the Tudor Crown. | |
| 1909–1936 | A Union Flag defaced with a seven pointed star, crowned, surrounded by ears of corn and a gold circlet. The crown used is the Tudor Crown. | |
| 1936–1953 | A lion statant guardant surmounted on the Tudor Crown on a blue field. | |
| 1953–2024 | A lion statant guardant surmounted upon St Edward's Crown on a blue field. | |
| 2024–present | Reverted back to a lion statant guardant surmounted on the Tudor Crown on a blue field, but with a different arrangement of jewels (not shown here). |
See also
- List of Australian flags
- Flags of the governors of the Australian states
- King's Flag for Australia
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