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Torres Strait Islanders Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Torres Strait Islanders

History of the flag

The flag of the Torres Strait Islanders was adopted in May 1992 during the Torres Strait Islands Cultural Festival.

Since 1995, this flag and the Aboriginal flag have been declared national flags of Australia.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The dhari (dancer's headdress) represents the inhabitants of the Torres Strait Islands. The star symbolizes peace.

  • The green stripes illustrate fertile land.

  • The black lines represent the people of the Torres Strait Islands.

  • The central blue band evokes the sea.

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