The Ahmadiyya Muslim community are celebrating Australia Day with the largest flag, exceeding the size of the flag flying atop of Parliament House. Picture: Supplied© Supplied Mosque to fly ...

New Zealand's flag was adopted in 1902, five decades before Australia's current flag was officially recognized in 1954. Though various versions of the Australian flag have been used since 1901.

Australia’s government has purchased the copyright to the Aboriginal flag from artist Harold Thomas, making it publicly available and ending a longstanding battle over the design.