The Ensign was approved in its current form by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1981 and proclaimed an Australian Flag by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1982.
This effectively made the Ensign the Battle Ensign of the RAAF.Accordingly the Ensign is always to be treated with the dignity and respect befitting the proud history of the RAAF.
The following conditions apply to the use of the Ensign.

The Ensign is normally for display purposes but may be paraded when accompanied by a member of the Australian Defence Force.

The Ensign should be prevented from touching the ground at all times.

If not flown on a mast,the Ensign should preferably be attached to a staff approx 2.6m in length,thereby allowing the Ensign to hang properly.

The Ensign is not to be used for decorative purposes on walls, tables, and platforms or in any similar manner.

When displayed with other flags the Ensign must be placed in the proper order of precedence,and raised and lowered in order of precedence.

If flown on a flagpole,the Ensign is to be placed at half-mast on ANZAC Day until noon and on Remembrance Day from 1030 hours until 1103 hours.

The Ensign is not normally flown at half-mast on State occasions unless placed in close proximity to other national or Service flags.

The Ensign should be lowered at sunset each day unless illuminated with suitable flood lighting.