Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I regret to inform the member for Maranoa that I have been aware of the state of the flag above Parliament House for over 24 hours, since yesterday morning. The state of the flag is a result of the weather conditions at the moment. The wind has caused the damage and the wind prevents those who are responsible for going to the top of the pole and replacing the flag from doing so immediately. A new flag is ready to go; it will be put up as soon as it is safe to do so. I thank the member for his question.

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