Today there are around 60,000 Turkish-Australians living in Australia.

What is the Turkish population in Australia?

The latest Census in 2016 recorded 32,178 Turkey-born people in Australia, a decrease of 2.0 per cent from the 2011 Census. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, there were about 20 Ottoman Empire-born people in Australia. The number increased to 300 by the 1911 Census and remained low after the World War II.

Does Australia have 2 flags?

Australia has three official flags: the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. Each state of territory also has its own flag.

Why does Australia have three flags?

The Australian National Flag has three elements on a blue background. This constellation of five stars can be seen only from the southern hemisphere and is a reminder of Australias geography. The Australian Aboriginal flag. The top half of the Australian Aboriginal flag is black to symbolise Aboriginal people.

Why does Australia have two flags?

However, people were confused about the use of two Australian flags. The blue ensign was meant to be for official and naval purposes and the red ensign was meant to be used by the merchant fleet, but the general public began using the red ensign on land.

Can you fly a foreign flag in Australia?

Any person may fly the Australian National Flag. However, the flag should be treated with the respect and dignity it deserves as the nations most important national symbol. Flag protocol is based on longstanding international and national practice. The flag should not be allowed to fall or lie on the ground.