Do you have to pay to fly the Aboriginal flag?
Although official permission is not required to fly either the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flag, Reconciliation Australia always encourages consultation with the local community when doing so. 6. The Australian flag should take a position of precedence over other flags.
Why does the Australian flag have 6 stars?
Six points represent the states and the seventh all the federal territories which together constitute the nation, the Commonwealth of Australia. The constellation of the Southern Cross indicates our geographical location in the southern hemisphere.
Is flying the Aboriginal flag illegal?
Although official permission is not required to fly either the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flag, Reconciliation Australia always encourages consultation with the local community when doing so.
Who is the creator of the Australian flag?
The Australian Aboriginal Flag was designed in 1971 by Aboriginal artist Harold Thomas, who is descended from the Luritjapeople of Central Australia and holds intellectual property rights to the flag’s design. The flag was originally designed for the land rightsmovement, and it became a symbol of the Aboriginal people of Australia.
When did the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag become official?
In 1995, both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were recognised as official flags of Australia under Commonwealth legislation. The Aboriginal Flag was designed by Harold Thomas, a Luritja man from Central Australia. According to Mr Thomas, the meaning of the flag is represented through: Black: the Aboriginal peoples of Australia
Who is the designer of the Aboriginal flag?
The Aboriginal Flag was designed by Harold Thomas, a Luritja man from Central Australia. According to Mr Thomas, the meaning of the flag is represented through: Black: the Aboriginal peoples of Australia Yellow: the Sun, the giver of life and protector Red: the red earth, red ochre and a spiritual relationship to the land
Is the Aboriginal flag the national flag of Australia?
The Australian Aboriginal Flagrepresents Aboriginal Australians. It is one of the officially proclaimed flags of Australia,[1]and holds special legal and political status. It is often flown together with the national flagand with the Torres Strait Islander Flag, which is also an officially proclaimed flag.