Aboriginal flag could soon be bought by the federal government so ALL Australians can use the design - after private ownership had stopped AFL from using it in Indigenous round
The federal government is reportedly in negotiations to purchase the rights to the Aboriginal flag so the design can be used by all Australians. 'Delicate and sensitive' talks are being held with the Aboriginal artist who designed the flag, Harold Thomas, and its non-Indigenous licensees. Representatives for Mr Thomas, the licensees and the National Indigenous Australians Agency met for discussions last Thursday, The Australian reported. Controversy over the rights to use of the flag were sparked last month when the AFL was unable to use it in their Indigenous Round this year due to copyright laws. The Morrison government (prime minister Scott Morrison pictured) is reportedly in negotiations with copyright owners for the rights to the Aboriginal flag Ben Wooster and Semele Moore with Aboriginal Flag designer Harold Thomas after their company WAM Clothing was given a copyright license in 2018 The AFL was unable to reach a deal with WAM Clothing to paint the Aboriginal