Australia has bought the copyright of the Aboriginal flag for $20 million. It was owned by its designer. People needed permission from them to use it. A former Aboriginal politician was very happy that her flag is free. She said: "The flag represents 50,000 years of history.…It's a magical day for all Australians."
An indigenous artist made the flag in 1971. It became an official national flag of Australia in 1995. The government said: "Over the last 50 years, we…marched under the Aboriginal flag…and flew it high as a point of pride." He added: "All Australians can…use the flag to celebrate indigenous culture."
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Sources- https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/7593236/indigenous-advocates-welcome-freed-flag/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-60120997
- https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/free-for-all-copyright-for-aboriginal-flag-transferred-to-public-hands-in-20m-deal-20220124-p59qpb.html
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