What do the 5 stars on the Australian flag represent?

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1. What flag came first Australia or New Zealand?
2. Why did England change its flag?
3. When did Australia adopt the current flag?
4. Why is the Australian flag important?
5. Should we change the Australian flag debate?
6. Does each state in Australia have its own flag?
7. Should Australia have a new flag?
8. What flag did Australia fight under in ww1?
9. How many flags has Australia had?
10. What 4 stars make up the Southern Cross?

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11. #union
12. #white
13. #federation
14. #symbolism
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16. #representing
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18. #unity