Then, in the most symbolic act of all, Freeman took a victory lap with both the Australian and Aboriginal flags.

Throughout her career Freeman was proud to fly the Aboriginal flag, literally as well as metaphorically, even if not everyone approved.

Following her gold medal in the 400m at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, she carried the Aboriginal flag on her lap of honour.

Then finally she's up, smiling and off for the lap of honour, an Australian and an Aboriginal flag in her hand.

But there was a mere glimpse of her wearing both the Australian and Aboriginal flags on her victory lap, which should have provided more drama.

Red / yellow / black are colours from the Australian Aboriginal flag.

However, this decision was differently criticised by Thomas himself, who said that the Aboriginal flag "doesn't need any more recognition".

The other was the Aboriginal flag with its earth tones: black, red and yellow.

An Aboriginal flag - yellow, black and red - flaps in the desert wind.

The colours used in the lyrics are the colours of the Aboriginal flag.