This design embraces the symbols most associated with Australia, and takes inspiration and simple design principles from other countries flags, such as the Maple Leaf of Canada. It steps away from the current symbols and colours, in an attempt to present a new flag for a new nation.

A Kangaroo - the national animal indigenous to Australia - is displayed facing right, leaping forward, as read from left-to-right. The Southern Cross, a symbol which has been closely associated with Australian History since colonisation, is displayed on the right.

The devices are displayed in gold against a green field – Colours representing the Golden Wattle, Australia’s national flower – which are our national colours and have become associated with Australia at national and international sporting events.

The use of these colours therefore allude to the importance sport holds in Australian culture and identity, whereas the use of the devices together can symbolise unity between the different cultures that make up Australia today.

The design could be counterchanged to display green devices against a yellow field to better fit the colour guides. Alternatively, the Southern Cross could be swapped for the Commonwealth Star. The simple design makes it easy for children to draw, and can be adapted for other flags for use in the country.