AUSSIE FLAG FURORE

THE Voice referendum caused some contention locally after an Australian National Flag was covered up at the Hamilton Senior Citizens Centre’s Early Voting Centre on Monday. It was alleged an Aboriginal Elder asked why there was no Aboriginal flag on display alongside. Photo: MARK RABICH.

By Lizzie Hallam

October 10, 2023 | 4:00 PM

CONTROVERSY was sparked at the Early Voting Centre for the Voice referendum in Hamilton on Monday.

It is alleged an Aboriginal Elder asked for the Australian flag to either be covered up or taken down because an Aboriginal flag was not displayed alongside.