25 January 2022CopyrightMuireann Bolger

Australia ‘frees’ copyright to Aboriginal flag in $14m deal

The Australian government has paid more than AUS $20million ($14million) for the Aboriginal flag ending a copyright dispute that had prevented national sporting teams, communities and citizens from using the image.

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14 June 2019 A dispute surrounding the copyright of the Australian Aboriginal flag has intensified after the exclusive rights-holder for the flag issued cease and desist notices to Aboriginal owned businesses which are using it on their products.

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15 October 2020 An Australian Senate committee has warned the country’s government against seizing the copyright for the Aboriginal flag, saying it would create a “dangerous precedent”.

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Australia ‘frees’ copyright to Aboriginal flag in $14m deal

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