The Union Jack in the upper left corner represents the history of British settlement. Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth, or Federation, star. It has seven points representing the unity of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q. Are they going to change the Australian flag?
Australia’s flag will never change, Malcolm Turnbull has said, dismissing a new design that drops the Union Jack. The new design makes a simple but fundamental change to the flag. The Union Jack is dropped, replaced with the Commonwealth Star and an enlarged Southern Cross, against a dark navy background.
Q. Are there any rules for flying the Australian flag?
Flags in any locality can be flown at half-mast when someone local dies, or on the day of their funeral. The flag should never be flown at half-mast at night even if it is illuminated. When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast.
Q. What is difference between NZ and Australian flag?
The flag is (somewhat) different Yes, both flags feature the Southern Cross star on the right-hand side. BUT the Australian flag has two extra stars – a small one near the cross and a big one under the Union Jack. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s flag has just four stars but they are red with a white outline.
Q. Why do Kiwis sound like Aussies?
Vowel Pronunciation Australians tend to pronounce their vowels with more emphasis on the sound [ee], whereas New Zealanders are more prominent with [u] sounds. The same goes for Aussies pronouncing “Sydney” like Sidney, rather than Kiwis who might pronounce it closer to Sudney.
Q. Why is the New Zealand accent so weird?
Explanations. In the past people complained that the New Zealand accent was due to laziness or bad influences. Today it is thought to be based on the accent of south-east England, where most migrants came from. The accent spread quickly among children in schools.
Q. Is Australia or New Zealand better to live?
Life in New Zealand tends to move at a more relaxed pace. In 2019, New Zealand was ranked as the second safest country in the world. New Zealand has a lower crime rate than Australia. Plus, you won’t have to worry about any snakes!
Q. Is New Zealand safer than America?
The 2020 Global Peace Index — comparing 160 countries for the risk of personal violence — rated New Zealand the world’s second safest country after Iceland. The USA ranked 121st.
Q. Can Australian citizens move to New Zealand?
Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand.
Q. What are New Zealand citizens entitled to in Australia?
Under Australia’s international social security agreement with New Zealand, New Zealand citizens living in Australia can apply for the Australian Age Pension (if over the age of 65), Disability Support Pension (if they are severely disabled) and Carer Payment (if they are caring for a partner on DSP) irrespective of …
Q. Does NZ allow dual citizenship?
You can be a citizen of New Zealand and another country at the same time — unless the other country does not allow it.
