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Senator Brown Supports Calls For Vote On New Australian Flag

January 25th 2010 09:55
New Australian Flag Australian Republic Monarchy
Australian Greens Leader Senator Bob Brown has backed calls for a modernisation of the Australian flag today.

"I congratulate Ray Martin for raising this issue on Australia Day eve, and agree wholeheartedly that it is high time we replaced the union jack with a dinkum Australian symbol on our flag," said Senator Brown.

"I call on Kevin Rudd to give Australians the opportunity at the next federal election to vote for a new symbol for our flag that properly reflects the country we are today.

"Australia has not been a British colony since federation in 1901 and the union jack does not represent Australians.

SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson Vicoria Cross

"It should be replaced with another symbol that conveys Australia's ancient Indigenous or natural heritage.

"Instead of delaying, Kevin Rudd should use this year's federal election as an opportunity for Australians to vote on becoming a Republic and a new flag for our country."

The last word, however, goes to Aussie war hero and Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson, who said Australia Day is about pride in your country.

“I wear my flag on the inside,” Trooper Donaldson said.

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Comment by The wonderful Peter Yang

January 26th 2010 06:20

Comment by Anonymous

February 2nd 2010 07:00
I personally think it's important to remember our ancestral roots, and keep the Union Jack. We have the Union Jack and the sourhen cross. I think the Union Jack represents our history and the southern cross represents our future,

Comment by Anonymous

February 5th 2010 08:22
I don't think it's necessary. Just think of all the money it would cost changing things. Anyway, I think it's a nice flag.

Comment by Anonymous

March 19th 2010 01:55
This is wonderful... I've never considered changing our flag... But this one gets me quite emotional.

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