Under current laws, the emblem won’t be totally free to use until long into the future.In 2018, Harold Thomas (the flag’s creator) granted exclusive worldwide copyright license to produce the flag onto clothing to a company named WAM Clothing Pty Ltd, which is a non-Indigenous company. Thomas earns royalties every time the flag is licensed through WAM.“The abhorrent practices undertaken by those who produce fake Indigenous art unquestionably erode Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and diminishes economic opportunities for our people,” he wrote.“We must delicately balance the wishes of all Australians for free use of the Australian Aboriginal Flag with the law of our land, designed to uphold and protect the intellectual property of every Australian.“But we have an opportunity before us to again unify our nation. The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is a position in the Cabinet of Western Australia, first … The league did not strike an agreement with WAM Clothing, which has exclusive rights to reproduce it on garments. Bloody Huge: Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt Is In Talks To Buy Aboriginal Flag Rights Wyatt is now reportedly in talks with Indigenous artist and copyright holder “I commit to doing everything I can to bring about a resolution that respects not only the artist of the flag but a resolution that respects the rights, enterprise and opportunity of all Australians,” Wyatt said on Friday.Here’s a quick explainer as to who owns the flag currently:Despite what you might think, the flag isn’t currently in the public domain. Minister for Indigenous Affairs Ken Wyatt is looking to buy back the rights to the Aboriginal Flag from WAM Clothing and flag creator Harold Thomas. Until now, all offers have been turned down.Please select at least one of the following options to continueBy signing up, you agree to Pedestrian Group's Terms of Service and consent to our Privacy Policy. The Minister for Indigenous Australians in the Government of Australia is Ken Wyatt since 29 May 2019. He is the first Indigenous Australian to hold the position. It is who we are — both as individuals and as a nation.”The long-running issue of who has rights to the flag recently resurfaced after the For some time the minister has held private conversations with Thomas to buy the intellectual property rights.

Wyatt encouraged fans to protest the stalemate by draping the Aboriginal flag around themselves. The minister is in talks to buy the rights to the Aboriginal flag. The Honourable Ken Wyatt AM MP was sworn in as Minister for Indigenous Australians by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) at Government House today. 'Incomprehensible': Mum suspected of murdering five of her childrenSam Armytage shares update after being rocked by double family tragedyTony Abbott's sister responds to ‘misogynist’ and ‘homophobe’ claims against him Because of this, WAM now controls the use of the flag on clothing and its reproduction worldwide. List of Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs [ edit ] The flag is more than a symbol, and it is more than a piece of art. Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt is in talks to buy the rights to the Aboriginal flag.Wyatt is having discussions with Indigenous artist and copyright holder Harold Thomas, who designed the flag in 1971, and the non-Indigenous company that owns the commercial licensing rights.“I commit to doing everything I can to bring about a resolution that respects not only the artist of the flag but a resolution that respects the rights, enterprise and opportunity of all Australians,” Wyatt said on Friday.The confirmation comes days after it was revealed Labor is drafting legislation that would compel the minister to negotiate with the copyright holder.The long-running issue recently resurfaced after the AFL was unable to use the Aboriginal flag during its Indigenous round.The league did not strike an agreement with WAM Clothing, which has exclusive rights to reproduce it on garments.Wyatt encouraged fans to protest the stalemate by draping the Aboriginal flag around themselves.The minister has held private conversations with Thomas to buy the intellectual property rights.His department is also looking at ways to solve issues around the use of the flag.Indigenous Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris and Indigenous businessman Warren Mundine have both called on the federal government to buy the copyright.The minister is in talks to buy the rights to the Aboriginal flag.The minister is in talks to buy the rights to the Aboriginal flag. The Minister achieves the Government's objectives through oversight of the Indigenous branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Previous ministers have held various other titles since the position was created in 1968, most recently Minister for Indigenous Affairs Credit: Mick Tsikas / AAP.

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