Townsville Bulletin

Indigenous companies told to stop using the Aboriginal flag over copyright issues

WAM Clothing was given exclusive rights to reproduce the Aboriginal flag on clothing by Luritja artist Harold Thomas who designed the flag in 1971. The company was founded by non-indigenous owners ...
The Washington Post

You might notice some new flags at the World Cup. Here’s why it’s a big deal.

SYDNEY — When the women’s World Cup opened in Sydney/Wangal on Thursday, two flags flew alongside the Australian one as the Matildas played Ireland. The striking black, red, and yellow flag represents ...
Geelong Advertiser

Aboriginal flag change: Morrison Government secures $20m copyright from designer Harold Thomas

A landmark $20m deal has seen the Morrison Government secure the rights to the Aboriginal flag, meaning it can now be reproduced without a fee. “I hope that this arrangement provides comfort to all ...
The Guardian

A regional NSW council voted to remove the Aboriginal flag to promote ‘unity’ – it did the opposite

Corowa mayor Cheryl Cook says the proposal is intended to unite the town as a ‘single, cohesive community under one sovereign emblem’, but traditional owners say it erases their past Follow our ...