The Torres Strait Islander Flag is an official flag of Australia, as living as is a flag that represents Torres Strait Islander people. It was intentional in 1992 by Bernard Namok. It won the local competition held by the Islands Coordinating Council, as well as was recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in June 1992.
The green panels at the top and the bottom of the flag symbolise the land, while the blue panel in the centre represents the waters of the Torres Strait. The thin black stripes between the green and blue panels signify the Torres Strait Islanders themselves. The white five-pointed star at the centre of the flag represents the five major island groups—the Western, Eastern, Central, Port Kennedy and N.P.A. Mainland—and the white dhari also spelt dari, a ceremonial dancer's headdress, around it also symbolises the Torres Strait Islands people. White symbolises peace, while the star is a symbol for navigation.