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Australian Flag Persuasive Speech

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Good Morning Members of the Australian Flag Committee, A country's flag is its most important, valuable and honourable representation. By looking at it, one can understand all about that country's history, people and values. As we are choosing a new flag for Australia, we should choose one that tells the story of Australia from the beginning till the end. Some might be wondering, what is wrong with our current Australian flag? Well I ask you, does the three elements, the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross tell the complete story of Australia? Does it represent the unity, culture and understanding in our country and among our people? The first reason why we should adopt my design as our new flag is because it symbolizes the unity of all our states and territories. Without having the symbol made of 8 stars united by one big star present on the flag, we will all forget the importance of working together as one to make a better Australia. Every day, our country is faced with many problems. It could be environmental, governmental or economical. Without the help of all 6 states and 2 territories, our country, Australia, cannot move forward and be successful. My design is …show more content…

They are the indigenous people who have had their homes taken away and were separated from their families. These people are not even remembered in our current Australian flag. As we celebrate Australia day each year with joy, pride and love, they mourn over their loss of family and land. Television journalist, Caroline Jones is one of the few who remember the indigenous Australians and their sacrifices. She had said “Aboriginal people are a steady beating heart at the centre of our Australian spiritual identity." My new proposal represents the beating heart of Australia by the colours red and black. They show the importance of the aboriginal people and their significant cultures and

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