Back Bandera d'Austràlia Occidental Catalan Flagge von Western Australia German Bandera de Australia Occidental Spanish Lääne-Austraalia lipp Estonian Drapeau de l'Australie-Occidentale French דגל אוסטרליה המערבית HE Nyugat-Ausztrália zászlaja Hungarian Bandiera dell'Australia Occidentale Italian Vlag van West-Australië Dutch Vest-Australias flagg NB
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| Use | Civil and state flag    |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 3 November 1953 |
| Design | A British blue ensign with the State Badge in the fly |
The flag of Western Australia consists of a Blue Ensign defaced with the badge of the state. Adopted in 1953 to replace a similar design used from the time when the state was still a British colony, it has been the flag of Western Australia since 3 November of that year. The design of the present flag entailed reversing the direction of the black swan so that it faced towards the hoist. This was done in order to adhere to vexillological convention. Western Australia's flag is similar to the flags of the other five Australian states, which are also Blue Ensigns with their respective state badges. When flown with those state flags and the national flag, it is sixth in the order of precedence. This is indicative of its position on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
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