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vessels, on official buildings, or other places only when the Queen was actually present. The only exception was for land-based parades in honour of her birthday, when it could be flown even when not present. When it was flown on or outside a building, it had to be the only flag present.
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The flag was used in two ratios, 1:2 and 22:31. The 1:2 ratio ensures the flag maintains visual integrity with other naval flags, which are 1:2. A 22:31 ratio gives simple dimensions for the flag elements, with a border of 2 units thick, and central squares of dimensions 9×9.
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in 1911, 1937, and 1953, respectively. The banner of the 1908-1912 coat of arms was used in 1911, with the banner of the current arms used in 1937 and 1953. The banner was in a 3:4 ratio and without defacement.
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The flag was approved for use on 20 September 1962, and used for the first time during Queen Elizabeth II's 1963 royal tour.
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with a blue disc containing the letter E below a crown, surrounded by a garland of golden roses.
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in the UK, by signalling the monarch's presence within a building or vehicle in Australia.
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The Queen's Personal Flag for Australia was only used when she was visiting Australia, on
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The Royal Standard Australian flag being used in Brisbane, 1982
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and contains a crown and five white stars on a blue field.
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The flag being used on a vessel carrying the Queen, 1988
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Each of the six sections of the flag represents the
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Queen Elizabeth II's Personal Standard in Australia
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Elizabeth II
Queen of Australia
Royal Standard

coat of arms of Australia
star
heraldic badge
Australian states
ermine
New South Wales
St George's Cross
Victoria
Queensland
Maltese cross
South Australia
piping shrike
Western Australia
black swan
Tasmania
Commonwealth Star
states and territories
Queen's Personal Flag
Commonwealth of Nations
Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Standard Australian flag being used in Brisbane, 1982
The flag being used by the Queen during the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane
1982 Commonwealth Games
The flag being used on a vessel carrying the Queen, 1988
coronation ceremony of the monarch

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