Non-Indigenous control of Aboriginal flag a surprise to
many
The furore over the Aboriginal flag not being able to be used at
sporting events unless a big fee is paid to the copyright holder
highlights the question of what public objects can be owned.
Many people were surprised and outraged to learn that the black,
red and yellow Aboriginal flag, which has become such a proud
cultural icon for Indigenous people, is under the control of a
non-Indigenous company.
Aboriginal flag grows in popularity and significance over fifty
years
The flag was designed in 1971 by Luritja man Harold Thomas for
the National Aboriginal Day march.
By the 1988 Australian Bicentenary the flag had become very
popular and a symbol of Aboriginal pride.
