New Australian ensigns redesign

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The Australian ensign system is updated to maintain consistency with the new national design. By replacing the Union Jack with the double triangle hoist, these flags remain clearly Australian while serving their specific ceremonial and functional roles.

Marine ensigns

Civil ensign

Also known as the merchant flag, this version uses the traditional red field for use by civilian vessels registered in Australia.

Naval ensign

The Australian White Ensign, used by the Royal Australian Navy. It features a white field with blue stars and a blue hoist.

Aviation ensigns

Air Force ensign

The Royal Australian Air Force ensign uses a light blue field and incorporates the RAAF roundel in the fly and tilted Sourther Cross, maintaining its distinctive service identity.

Civil aviation ensign

Used by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and within the aviation industry, featuring the rotated Southern Cross over the dark blue cross on a light blue field.