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Flag Of Australian Capital TerritoryThe currrent state flag of the Australian Capital Territory was officially adopted in 1993. The flag is not like that of the state flags as it does not contain British Blue Ensign. It is similar in design to that of the Northern Territory's flag. The flag uses the Canberra city colours of blue and gold. The Southern Cross appears as five white stars on a blue panel at the hoist, whilst in the centre of the gold field in the fly is the modified arms of the City of Canberra. The flag was designed by Ivo Ostyn. Even though the Australian Capital Territory has been in existence since 1911 and was given self-government in 1989, it had never had a flag of its own. Consequently the government decided that the territory should adopt a flag. In 1988 and 1992 competitions for a proposed new flag were held, in which artists and residents of the ACT could put forth their designs for the new flag. Subsequently the current flag won the competition. The ACT Legislative Assembly then officially adopted this flag in 1993. Also see External links Australian Capital Territory
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