The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has respectfully lowered a Palestinian flag which had been erected on Minjerribah before a meeting of the Board to consider and finalise the matter.
The flag had been flown alongside the Aboriginal flag in Goompi since the conflict in Gaza began in October last year and was taken-down in a solemn ceremony this morning.
Chair Cameron Costello said some QYAC staff had erected the Palestinian flag to show First Nations people’s solidarity with the Palestinian people.
“We understand and sympathise with the plight and suffering of the Palestinian people,” Mr. Costello said.
“We recognise and will continue to support Palestinian citizens, and oppressed people around the world, who have suffered, or are still suffering like First Nations people in Australia.
“Some of our staff erected the Palestinian flag to demonstrate their solidarity with the people of Palestine, but given the matter will be formally discussed at an upcoming QYAC Board meeting, we have decided that it is appropriate to lower the flag and also a Kanak flag, in the interim.
“The Board will carefully consider the matter and deliver appropriate decisions on behalf of QYAC and the Quandamooka people. That decision will be communicated to our Members, Elders, staff, and community.”
