
This news story from Nine News in 1997 outlines the copyright case that recognised artist Harold Thomas as the designer, and therefore the copyright owner, of the Australian Aboriginal flag.
Libby Baulch from the Australian Copyright Council explains the impact this will have on the flag's usage.
Hugh Riminton reports the story and veteran newsreader Brian Henderson introduces the story.
This news bulletin was broadcast on the Nine Network on 9 April 1997.