The Aboriginal flag could join the state and national flags outside the Break O’Day Council chambers on week days.
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Councillor Kylie Wright will put forward a notice of motion for the change at the council’s January meeting.
Cr Wright said as the East Coast was an inclusive community with many proud Indigenous members, she believed it was a move that would greatly strengthen existing relationships.
“I have consulted with Aboriginal elders and other members of our community who have responded very much in support of this motion, for council adopting daily flying the Aboriginal flag,” she said.
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“Many people both Indigenous and non-Indigenous feel this is a very important acknowledgement of Tasmania's diverse history regarding the traditional custodians of this land.”
The existing flag pole is made to accommodate three flags.
Cr Wright put forward a similar notice of motion at the council’s meeting in July 2017 which did not pass.
The council meeting will take place on January 21 from 10am.
- Agenda available online.
Kasey Wilkins
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
