Parliament House flies New Zealand flag by mistake on National Flag Day

Parliament House displayed two New Zealand flags by mistake on Thursday while marking 125 years since Australia's flag first flew in 1901.

Why it mattersEven high-profile institutions can mix up the symbols that stand for national identity.

AustraliaThe error happened at Australia's own Parliament on a day celebrating the nation's flag, drawing attention to how the symbols Australians see at the centre of government are chosen and displayed.

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