November 21st 2024.
According to a recent survey conducted by Roy Morgan, the majority of Australians have expressed their desire to keep their national flag as it is. This survey, which included 1312 participants, was conducted while King Charles and Queen Camilla were concluding their national tour in October. The survey specifically asked whether Australians thought that a new design for the flag was necessary or not.
Out of the participants, 61% were in favor of maintaining the current design of the flag, which prominently features the Union Jack, Southern Cross, and Commonwealth Star. However, this is a decrease of 5% since 2010, according to Roy Morgan. When asked for their reasoning behind wanting to keep the current flag, many respondents cited the famous saying, "If it's not broken, don't fix it." Additionally, there was a strong sentiment of the flag's historical significance and heritage, with one person stating, "Our ANZACS fought and died under this flag."
On the other hand, some participants did express their skepticism towards alternative flag designs and concerns about the costs associated with changing the flag. However, among those who wanted a change, the most common reason cited was the desire to remove the Union Jack due to its colonial symbolism. One respondent even went as far as to say, "Colonial ties to the UK are an embarrassment. We are no longer part of the empire."
The survey also asked participants about their views on the Monarchy. 57% of Australians expressed their desire to keep the Monarchy, which is a decrease of 3% since 2022. When asked if Australia should become a republic, 43% agreed, which is an increase of 3% since 2022. Roy Morgan Chief Executive Michele Levine commented on these results, stating that Australians seem to have a stronger attachment to their national flag than the Constitutional Monarchy itself. She also noted that these views were divided along political lines, with the Coalition and the Greens taking opposite sides and ALP supporters being split on the issue.
In conclusion, the survey conducted by Roy Morgan highlights the strong attachment that Australians have towards their national flag. While some are in favor of a new design, a majority still prefer to keep the current design, citing its historical importance and heritage. The survey also sheds light on the division of opinions among Australians on the issue of the Monarchy and becoming a republic.
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