Labor says government should investigate controversial Aboriginal flag copyright deal

Labor's spokesperson for Indigenous Australians says there should be scrutiny of the deal which handed the copyright of the Aboriginal flag to a privately-owned company.

Labor MP Linda Burney Source: SBS

Labor MP Linda Burney has called for the federal government to intervene after a number of groups were sent letters and bills over their use of the Aboriginal flag.

"I am incredibly concerned about the uncertainty around the Aboriginal flag," Ms Burney told SBS News on Tuesday.

"The Aboriginal flag is a national symbol. It is recognised by everyone in this country. And the idea that it can be privately owned by a company to me just does not seem right."

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