Why are people hanging flags upside down?
The act of doing this is basically a desecration to the flag. It is an intentional insult to the country for which it represents. The only time the flag is to be flown upside down is when in dire distress in instance of extreme danger to life and property.
Which way does the Australian flag hang?
With the flag of one nation, the Australian National Flag should be on the left of the observer facing the flags; both should be at the same height. If there are an even number of flags representing a number of sovereign nations, the Australian National Flag should be flown on the left of the observer facing the flags.
How do you prove aboriginal heritage?
Perhaps you have copy of birth or marriage certificates of your parents or grandparents, or a certificate that traces your family to a particular Aboriginal station or reserve. You may have oral history stories that link to an area or person or even a photograph.
How can I find out if I am of Aboriginal descent?
The aforementioned Australia Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is the best resource for researching whether you are from aboriginal descent. Their website offers a useful research PDF for downloading called the Family History Kit.
Can a blood test tell if you are Aboriginal?
This means Aboriginal ancestors can only be reliably detected through direct maternal or paternal lines (using mitochondrial and Y-chromosome tests). The only two companies to offer “Aboriginality tests” – DNA Tribes and GTDNA – rely on short tandem repeat (STR) genetic testing.
What percentage of Aboriginal Do you need to claim?
One Nation NSW has proposed to abolish self-identification and introduce a “new system” relying on DNA ancestry testing with a result requiring a finding of at least 25 per cent “Indigenous” before First Nations identification is accepted.
Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
The incorrect, though common way an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patient may be identified is by observing the patient’s physical features, name, address, clothing or friends. The ONLY, effective and accurate way to identify someone of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin is to ask the question.
Who is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person?
An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which he (she) lives.