Daniel Wild, Deputy Executive Director of the Indigenous Peoples' Alliance (IPA), said the Australian national flag is the most inclusive flag.

Wild's comments challenge ongoing debates regarding national symbols and the representation of Indigenous peoples. By framing the flag as a tool of unity rather than exclusion, the IPA leader suggests that the existing symbol is more effective for national cohesion than proposed alternatives.

Wild said that the flag is inclusive because it does not seek to represent any specific group, but instead represents the entire Australian community [1]. He said the symbol is a product of the community rather than a mandate from a political elite [1].

During an interview with Sky News Australia, Wild said that the flag's broad appeal protects it from the influence of political agendas [1]. He specifically referenced a "divisive campaign to erase Australia's flag," which he attributed to the political elite [1].

The Australian national flag was first unveiled in 1901 [1]. Wild said the flag has always been a product of the community since that time [1].

He said that the flag's lack of specific group representation is precisely what makes it a symbol of unity [1]. This perspective positions the 1901 design as a shared asset for all citizens, regardless of their background or political affiliation [1].

“Australia’s national flag is the most inclusive flag because it does not seek to represent any specific group”

This statement represents a departure from some contemporary movements that seek to modify the Australian flag to include Indigenous symbols. By arguing that the current flag's neutrality is its greatest strength, the IPA is advocating for a model of national identity based on a shared, overarching community symbol rather than one that explicitly delineates different ethnic or cultural groups.