Break O’Day councillors voted last month in favour of flying the flag, but believed a report would be needed before it could happen.

After discussions with an Aboriginal Elder, it was found that no report would be necessary.

The flag will now fly weekdays alongside the Australian and Tasmanian flags. 

Break O’Day Council general manager John Brown said there was “no new information to add to a report for council”.

“Council officers had checked with an Aboriginal Elder as to whether there were any protocols council needed to be aware of in relation to flying the flag,” he said.

“After discussing this with mayor Mick Tucker, the decision to start flying the flag was made.”

Cr Turner said it had become apparent how important it was to the community to fly the Aboriginal flag at council offices – a practice almost universally adopted at councils across Australia.

“We hope that this small act expresses our appreciation of our Aboriginal community and their culture,” he said.

Break O’Day rejected flying the Aboriginal flag in 2017, but were convinced this year with a new council and an impassioned plea by local Aboriginal woman Jeanymaree Jenkinson.

She met with the council this week to discuss the matter, and said it was an important moment for the Break O’Day community.

“I said it can fly at any time, you don’t need another vote on it,” Ms Jenkinson said.

“It’s a very proud day for the community as a whole.”