Two decades after golden girl Cathy Freeman wrapped herself in a flag that had become symbolic of her people's struggle, it is the very ensign itself which is now mired in a fight to be free |
that would respect "not only the artist of the flag, but a resolution that respects the rights, enterprise and opportunity of all Australians".
"Indigenous artists shouldn't be put in this position. Indigenous artists should be supported to harness the full economic benefit of their artwork."one of principle and not because of the financial circumstances "To cease doing that, I think, could send a very confusing signal to many people who are still starting to understand what the flag stands for," says Hosch, the general manager of inclusion and social policy.
He will not appear in front of the inquiry and instead his lawyers will make a submission while he continues to hold discussions with the Commonwealth about the potential of it acquiring the rights to the flag. "The Aboriginal Flag is doing its job as it was intended to do, to bring unity and pride to all Aboriginals," he said. "At times we get the few who snigger and are disenchanted. I can't satisfy all black people who wish to break up the Aboriginal unification."
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