EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Torres Strait Islander Flag: Land, Sea and People
from Australia Explained
In Australia, you might see three flags flying together: the Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the two distinct Indigenous peoples of Australia, each with their own histories, cultures, languages and flag. For many Torres Strait Islander people, the flag is a powerful symbol of identity and belonging, whether they live on the islands, the mainland or overseas.
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In Australia, you might see three flags flying together: the Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the two distinct Indigenous peoples of Australia, each with their own histories, cultures, languages and flag. For many Torres Strait Islander people, the flag is a powerful symbol of identity and belonging, whether they live on the islands, the mainland or overseas.
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