This article is from the soc.culture.australian FAQ, by Stephen Wales with numerous contributions by others.
[BJ] The Australian Coat of Arms shows a kangaroo (left) and an emu
(right) holding a shield that contains the six state badges (left to
right on first row: NSW, Vic and Qld, below are SA, WA and Tas).
Underneath the shield is a spray of Golden Wattle blossoms,
Australia's floral emblem. Above the shield is the seven pointed
federation star.
 
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