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File:Flag of the Torres Strait Islanders.svg

Summary

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Description

Flag of the Torres Strait Islanders
Source

Vectorized by User:Andrwsc from http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/symbols/otherflag.cfm. Also described at http://tsra.qld.wdg.com.au/the-torres-strait/torres-strait-flag.aspx
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full flag
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svg file
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Copyright held by the Torres Strait Islands Coordinating Council
Non-free media rationale for Torres Strait Islanders
Article

Torres Strait Islanders
Purpose of use

Illustrate the article on the Torres Strait Islanders people, as this is the symbol that represents them.
Replaceable?

Irreplaceable.
Non-free media rationale for Torres Strait Islander Flag
Article

Torres Strait Islander Flag
Purpose of use

Illustrate the article on on this flag, as it is a unique piece of art and cultural symbol, and being able to view it would add significantly to the readers' understanding.
Replaceable?

Irreplaceable.
Non-free media rationale for Flag of Australia
Article

Flag of Australia
Purpose of use

Used in the "Other Australian flags" section alongside other related flags (such as the Australian Aboriginal flag), to help the reader visually see which flags are identified by the government of Australia. The flag itself is discussed and referenced in the article.
Replaceable?

Irreplaceable.

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