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Dutton Implies Aboriginal Flag Should Not Be Flown on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Australian leaders have in recent years flow 2 or 3 flags on official landmarks.
Dutton Implies Aboriginal Flag Should Not Be Flown on Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Aboriginal flag is seen alongside the Australian flag on top of the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia on Jan. 26, 2022. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
12/11/2024|Updated: 12/11/2024
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has already made known his stance on the country’s leader using three flags for official events, and has hinted at his preference against flying the national and Aboriginal flag on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

On Dec. 12, Dutton said the decision ultimately lay with the New South Wales government.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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