Australian Capital Territory flag redesign
Design and symbolism
The redesign for the Australian Capital Territory uses the established territory flag design and palette of royal blue and gold. The Australian pale holds the Southern Cross, maintaining a direct visual link to the national flag, while the fly now features a simplified floral emblem to represent the territory's identity as the bush capital.
Colours
The royal blue, gold and white are taken from the existing territory flag, representing the city of Canberra and the surrounding region.
Royal bluebell
The floral emblem of the ACT replaces the complex modified Canberra coat of arms. It is rendered in royal blue and white, providing a modern and more appropriate symbol for the territory.
The Commonwealth
The stars on the Southern Cross all have seven points, mirroring the national flag. This signifies the ACT’s role as the seat of the Commonwealth government.
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia on which these federal divisions are drawn and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present.