Opposition leader Peter Dutton has sparked controversy by announcing that, if elected, he would remove the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from official press conferences held by the Australian government.
His remarks, made during a media interview with Sky News host Peta Credlin, have drawn a mixed response from both political figures and the public, with many seeing it as a significant statement on the nation's approach to Indigenous issues.
Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, strongly opposed Dutton’s remarks, accusing him of undermining the significance of the Aboriginal flag, which has long been a symbol of identity and resilience.
"Peter Dutton is once again proving himself unfit to be Prime Minister... yet again, he’s seeking to divide Australians and grab a few culture war headlines.