The Aboriginal flag can now be freely used like the national flag after the Federal Government bought the copyright in a historic deal with the emblem's creator.
That includes use on sporting jerseys and grounds, websites, paintings and other artworks, without asking for permission or paying someone. "I am grateful that my art is appreciated by so many, and that it has come to represent something so powerful to so many," he said, in a government statement announcing the purchase.
"Now that the Commonwealth holds the copyright, it belongs to everyone, and no one can take it away," he said, in a statement. "There was a gathering of Aboriginals around Australia in capital cities to stand up and to be counted," Thomas said, describing the flag as a symbol of unity and pride. "And it's important to say this, the Aboriginal family household are the fundamental keepers of the culture of the Aboriginal people."
Theu only needed to design another... they only needed to design another
Thanks SCOMO for making it happen
This is a great get, hopefully we can have flag bunting ect with both flags for next year's AustraliaDay 🇦🇺 Cmon Twitter we want an Aboriginal flag emoji!!
This is great news, now it’s time to unite the two flags as one, to represent all Australians towards unity.
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