This flag tells Australia's story in multiple ways.
Our land in colours - the sea, beaches, forests, red center, and open night sky with the glorious Southern Cross.
Our history in layers like coloured sands - discovery by sea; the gold rush; exploration, settlement & farming of our fertile lands; mining & fiery political debate; indigenous recognition & reconciliation.
Our people - the five colours of the Olympic rings to reflect our multiculturalism and our sporting achievements.
Our nation's colours - indigenous (black) and our English heritage (red [white] blue), with our sporting colours of green and gold draped over the [hidden] white strip, reflecting our evolution beyond our mother land.