Additionally, all aspects of the current flag are significant. The Southern Cross not only show our place in the world, but also is very significant in Aboriginal mythology. The Union Jack acknowledges our British settlement, which is also reflected in our language, government and law. It is important to remember a flag is not a logo, but an important emblem. If Australia were to rebrand its flag to show change, we would have a new flag every couple of years!
In addition, every published opinion poll indicates our flag is more popular than it has ever been. The main demographic in support of the change, were people aged in their teens into young adults. Young Australians obviously do not see the history behind the flag, and the rich story that it has. In my eyes, changing the national flag would be a step backwards, and a downright appalling act. …show more content…
The Union Jack is a major part of our flag, representing the joining of Scotland, Ireland and England to form Great Britain. In representing only Australia's British heritage, the flag is outdated and does not reflect the change to our multicultural society. During the Prime Ministership of Paul Keating, he publicly supported a change in the flag, and said, “I do not believe that the symbols and the expression of the full sovereignty of Australian nationhood can ever be complete while we have a flag with the flag of another country on the corner of