More than 50 years after it was first flown, the Aboriginal flag finally belongs to the Australian people. The designer has agreed to transfer copyright to the Commonwealth for $20 million. Meaning anyone can now use the image for free. Luritja artist Harold Thomas created the flag in 1971 to represent Aboriginal people and their connection to the land, but he maintained control of the copyright. "The Aboriginal flag is in a safe place where the commonwealth will protect and be the custodian of

So what are the different rights related to the use of the Aboriginal flag and who owns them? NITV's Shahni Wellington explains... | NITV

The Aboriginal flag is now freely available for public use, after the federal government acquired the rights from its artist for $20 million. | Sunrise

5.6K views · 175 reactions | The iconic Aboriginal flag is freely available for public use after its creator agreed to transfer copyright to the Commonwealth. Barrister Joshua Creamer says, despite concerns from some Indigenous groups, the Government is the logical and sensible entity to hold the copyright. | ABC News | Facebook