The Torres Strait Islander Flag was adopted in May 1992 during the Torres Strait Islands Cultural Festival.
The green panels at the top and bottom of the flag represent the land and the central blue panel represents the sea. The black lines dividing the panels represent the Torres Strait Islander people.
The centre of the flag shows a white dhari (dancer’s headdress) and is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders.
Underneath the dhari is a white five-pointed star. The star is an important symbol for navigating the sea. The points of the star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait and white symbolises peace.