New Zealand to Australia: Get your own flag
“We had a flag that we’ve had for a long time, copied by Australia.”
www.sbs.com.auI don’t have live access to the latest news right now, but I can summarize the most recent, well-documented discussions around New Zealand and Australia’s flags and point you to reliable sources.
Direct answer
- There hasn’t been a formal, widely adopted change to either country’s flag in the last couple of years; debates and occasional statements about flag design continue to surface periodically, especially around anniversaries or during elections in both countries.
Key context and where to check
- Historical background: New Zealand’s flag (blue ensign with the Southern Cross) and Australia’s flag (blue ensign with the Union Jack, Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross) have long been subjects of public discussion, but formal referenda or government-led changes have not become policy in recent years. For context on past debates, you can review credible coverage from 2010s and 2018–2019 wave of discussions. [cite web:DW1][cite web:Sky1]
- Recent developments to watch: official government statements, parliamentary debates, or major public opinion polls around flag symbolism tend to surface around national milestones or during elections. If you want, I can monitor and summarize any new developments as they appear.
Where to look for the latest
- Reputable news outlets with country-specific coverage (e.g., major national broadcasters, national newspapers) often publish brief updates when flag-related discussions resurface.
- Official government or parliamentary sites may post statements or referendum-related materials if a flag change moves forward.
Would you like me to search for the very latest updates and pull a brief, cited digest from current sources? If yes, tell me whether you prefer summaries from regional outlets (New Zealand or Australia) or cross-country coverage.