Home Affairs Airbrushed Australian Flag From the Background of Staff Portraits

Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster had not discussed this decision with the minister.

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Home Affairs Airbrushed Australian Flag From the Background of Staff Portraits — Jetski’s fly the Australian and Aboriginal flags during Australia Day celebrations at Circular Quay, in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 26, 2021. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

11/4/2024Updated: 11/5/2024

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Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster has confirmed both the Australian and Aboriginal flags were recently removed from the headshots of senior staff on the website.

Foster revealed she had not discussed this decision with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, the previous minister, or his staff.

Monica O’Shea

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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]

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