The Australian Red Ensign. 4.—(1.) The flag which is declared by section four hundred and six of the Navigation Act 1912–1953 to be the proper colours for merchant ships registered in Australia, being the flag a reproduction of which is set out in Part II. of the Second Schedule to this Act, shall be known as the Australian Red Ensign.
(2.) The descriptions and positions of the stars which form part of the design of the Australian Red Ensign shall be the same as the descriptions and positions of those stars as forming part of the design of the Australian National Flag.
Other flags. 5. The Governor-General may, by Proclamation, appoint such other flags and ensigns of Australia as he thinks fit.
Warrants to use flags. 6. The Governor-General may, by warrant, authorize a person, body or authority to use a flag or ensign referred to in, or appointed under, this Act, either without defacement or defaced in the manner specified in the warrant.
Rules as to use of flags. 7. The Governor-General may make, and cause to be published, rules for the guidance of persons in connexion with the flying or use of flags referred to in, or appointed under, this Act.
Flying of Union Jack. 8. This Act does not affect the right or privilege of a person to fly the Union Jack.
