The Aboriginal flag will replace the New South Wales flag on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The NSW government has scrapped its plan to spend $25 million on a third flagpole, choosing to move the state flag to a new home on Macquarie Street. 9News MORE:
The Aboriginal Flag will permanently fly on the Sydney Harbour Bridge by the end of the year.
"Our Indigenous history should be celebrated and acknowledged so young Australians understand the rich and enduring culture that we have here with our past," he said, in June. "Installing the Aboriginal flag permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will do just that and is a continuation of the healing process as part of the broader move towards reconciliation.
"We are making significant investments, adopting new approaches and taking practical steps to close the gap and improve outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW."READ MORE:
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