Torres Strait Islander flag 1992
1992 — The Torres Strait Islands’ flag flies for the first time and was given legal recognition in July 1995 as a flag of Australia.
The Torres Strait Islander Flag was designed by Bernard Namok from Thursday Island. It has horizontal bands, two of green for the land and the blue for the sea. The bands are separated by black lines representing the people. The white dhoeri, a traditional headress represents the culture. The five pointed star represents the five island groups.