Western Australia flag redesign
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Design and symbolism
The Western Australia redesign centres on the official state colours of black and gold. The black Australian pale features white stars for maximum visual contrast, while the gold fly hosts the state's most iconic symbol. This arrangement maintains the striking aesthetic of the "black and gold" identity while integrating into the national flag system.
This version is similar to many other designs on the internet, particularly that of Brendan Jones. My version uses the official state badge rendition of the swan, and alters the points on the stars.
Black and gold
These are the official colours of Western Australia, representing the state’s unique identity and its vast mineral and natural wealth.
The black swan
The ubiquitous black swan is retained from the existing state badge, positioned to face the hoist, following traditional vexillological standards for animals on flags. Black swans are common within most of Australia, but particuarly so within Western Australia.
The largest state
The inclusion of a nine-pointed star specifically represents Western Australia’s status as the nation's largest state by land area. The lack of any six-pointed star in the design emphasises this vastness.
Vice-regal standard
The vice-regal standard for the Governor of Western Australia utilises the official heraldic colours of the state. The Australian pale is gold with black stars, while the fly is black, featuring the red and green kangaroo paw within a gold disc.