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Opposition Leader Criticised for Single Flag Stance, Accused of Causing ‘Division’

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to stand only before one flag during official press conferences if he is elected as leader.
Opposition Leader Criticised for Single Flag Stance, Accused of Causing ‘Division’
The Australia National Flag, The Aboriginal Flag, and The Torres Strait Islander Flag are seen inside the stadium prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Sydney Football Stadium in Australia, on July 25, 2023. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
12/10/2024|Updated: 12/10/2024
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused the opposition leader of “always looking for division” after Peter Dutton said that if he is elected, he would hold press conferences with only one flag, instead of the current three.

Dutton made the comments on Sky News, saying it was divisive for the nation’s leader to stand before the national, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander flags during official events.
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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