Thread: Scottish Vote: What happens to the Union Flag if?

This will be up to the UK government, and my guess is that they will continue with the existing flag.

As far as Australia and other commonwealth countries go, I would expect the flag to remain unchanged. There is good precedent for this - have a look at the Hawaiian State flag, which retains in some versions the pre-1801 version of the Union Flag, with no St Patrick's cross.

John

Originally Posted by JDNSW

This will be up to the UK government, and my guess is that they will continue with the existing flag.

As far as Australia and other commonwealth countries go, I would expect the flag to remain unchanged. There is good precedent for this - have a look at the Hawaiian State flag, which retains in some versions the pre-1801 version of the Union Flag, with no St Patrick's cross.

John

I would hope it will remain unchanged..both the Union Jack and our flag...

Lets not start the flag change thing again.......
(but I bet that searches on the Hawaiian Flag just spiked as we all pop over for a look )

Originally Posted by digger

I would hope it will remain unchanged..both the Union Jack and our flag...

Lets not start the flag change thing again.......
(but I bet that searches on the Hawaiian Flag just spiked as we all pop over for a look )

If our was to change, it would have to be something that is better than the current choice, but yes it doesn't really have to change.

But when you look at the countrys that are still in the Commonwealth but have changed, I don't it being a problem, just wish the Eureka flag wasn't tarnished by the BLF

I'm happy to go with our current flag.

Baz.

Originally Posted by digger

I would hope it will remain unchanged..both the Union Jack and our flag...

Lets not start the flag change thing again.......
(but I bet that searches on the Hawaiian Flag just spiked as we all pop over for a look )

Its only the "Union Jack" when its on the bow of a ship.

e.g. this is the U.S. Jack

I was reading a news report about this the other day. The fellow being interviewed was in the British government. He was saying the Union Jack would not change and he could see no reason why the Australian flag would have to.

I think there are many more important things to fix before we waste time and resources changing the flag.

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

Its only the "Union Jack" when its on the bow of a ship.

That is the viewpoint of some - and is generally disputed.

Union Jack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Originally Posted by BMKal

That is the viewpoint of some - and is generally disputed.

Union Jack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wikipedia, now there's a irrefutable source.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I was reading a news report about this the other day. The fellow being interviewed was in the British government. He was saying the Union Jack would not change and he could see no reason why the Australian flag would have to.

I think there are many more important things to fix before we waste time and resources changing the flag.

I totally agree, but that is unlikely, and there will be a whole load of back slapping, dick swinging and competition about the flag.
And then the states will no doubt get involved and want their bit as well

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