New South Wales Council Votes Against Indigenous Flags, Welcome to Country

'Our identity isn't temporary': dismay, opposition over council flag policy

Federation Council urged to rethink change to displaying Indigenous flags by Southern West Yiradyuri Clans Land, Water and Sky Country Aboriginal Corporation

New South Wales Council Votes Against Indigenous Flags, Welcome to Country

New South Wales’ Federation Council, a local government on the NSW-Victoria border—has voted against mandating the flying of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, as well as the use of Welcome to Country for public events. Under the council’s new rules, it will commit to flying the Indigenous flags “on special occasions … to demonstrate respect and to foster reconciliation and community partnership.” “We recognise their unique culture…