Can anyone use the Australian flag?
The flag can be used for commercial purposes, including advertising, without formal permission, except when importing products, applying for trademarks and registering designs.
Is it illegal to fly the Australian flag?
Every Australian Citizen has the right and privilege of flying or displaying the Australian National Flag, our flag of “STARS AND CROSSES”, with dignity and respect in accord with the rules of flag etiquette and protocol.
Can I use the Australian flag in my logo?
The Australian National Flag, or representation of the flag, may be used for commercial or advertising purposes without formal permission, subject to the following guidelines: The flag should be used in a dignified manner and reproduced completely and accurately.
Is the Australian flag trademarked?
“In reaching this agreement to resolve the copyright issues, all Australians can freely display and use the flag to celebrate Indigenous culture,” Ken Wyatt, the federal minister for Indigenous Australians, said. “Now that the commonwealth holds the copyright, it belongs to everyone, and no one can take it away.”
Who sold the Aboriginal flag to WAM?
Ben Wooster
WAM is owned by the former art dealer Ben Wooster, whose previous company Birubi Art was fined AU$2.3m (£1.2m) in 2018 for selling “Aboriginal artworks” that were actually made in Indonesia.
Did the Aboriginal flag get sold?
In the words of the Prime Minister, the Aboriginal flag is now free to be used by all Australians. More than 50 years after the flag was designed, the federal government has acquired the copyright in a $20 million deal with Luritja artist Harold Thomas.
Do flags have copyright?
Many flags and national symbols are commissioned or created for or on behalf of governments. In the United States, government works cannot be protected by copyright under 17 USC Section 105; therefore, the national flag is in the public domain. However, there are restrictions on use of the flag.
Who is the Aussie flag factory?
The Aussie Flag Factory Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and family operated business. We are based in Queensland but sell our flags and display products all over Australia. We are the originals.
What kind of flags do we sell?
We also sell Super Seller flags, bali flags, horizontal flags, 2 yard flags, custom printed flags, Bow flags, teardrop flags, feather flags, advertising flags, automotive flags, retail flags, banners and bunting, windsocks, air dancers and wind dancers, flag poles and accessories.
Do you manufacture flags for business?
We manufacture to order a vast range of flags used by business, schools, the government, military, hospitals, councils, sports clubs, racing teams etc. Most flags are supplied without hardware, however with some select items hardware such as stands, poles, carry bags etc are included. All items are covered by a workmanship and print guarantee.
Do you make flags for the Melbourne Rebels rugby team?
Added to Cart! View cart or continue shopping . Our latest contract sees us become the official flag partner for the Melbourne Rebels Rugby team! As the official partner of the Rebels, we will be designing, producing and manufacturing the custom made flags and banners for the team, including fan…