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Regional NSW Council Backtracks on Controversial Flag Ban
March 17, 2026
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A regional New South Wales council has abandoned its plan to ban the display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags after receiving widespread backlash from the community.
Regional New South Wales Council Reverses Course on Controversial Flag Ban After Public Outcry
In a surprising turn of events, the Federation Council in Corowa has abandoned its controversial plan to prohibit the display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags following a massive public response. The council received a staggering 266 submissions from ratepayers opposing the idea, compared to just 44 in favor.
The decision to remove the flags was initially made in an effort to
Source: The Guardian
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