The Australian coat of arms features kangaroos and emus, animals that cannot walk backwards, representing the states and territories of Australia. The Australian flag uses blue, white and red to symbolize justice, peace, bravery and other values, and features small stars of the Southern Cross and a larger star for the states. Convicts were sent to Australia starting in the 1700s when Captain Cook declared the land uninhabited, and many also fled there during World War II or sought opportunity during gold rushes, helping drive migration to Australia. Aboriginal culture centers around spiritual beliefs, traditions, tools, and their flag incorporates red earth, black and yellow symbols.

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2. Australian coat of arms What does the Australian coat of arms mean? Australian coat of arms represent the state of Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. The kangaroo and the emu are on the coat of arms because they are the animals that can’t walk backwards.

3. Australian flag The blue-justice and loyalty. The white- peace and honesty The red- bravery and strength. The small stars represent the southern cross. Big star – the states and territories.

4. Convicts came to Australia when Captain cook declared Australia that there was no people living on it, which was around 1945. That was also the time of World War II, where many people fled to Australia. People also wanted a better life so many came to restart their life. Australia had gold rush where Many people wanted to find gold and sell them for money to provide for their families. Migrations to australia

5. Aboriginal culture Aboriginal culture is about beliefs in spirits good and bad. Traditions and celebrations and the tools they make. The Aboriginal flag- the red represents the red earth, black means aboriginal people, the yellow circle means the sun.