A Liberal MP has accused the Labor mayor of Townsville of barring him from handing out Australian flags at an Australian Citizenship Ceremony, despite the Queensland MP having done this every year since he was elected.
Australian citizenship ceremonies are normally non-partisan affairs, with politicians from all levels of government coming together to welcome new Australian citizens.
Herbert MP Phill Thompson has accused Townsville Mayor Jenna Hill of barring his participation in a Citizenship Ceremony. Picture: NCA “I’ve fought under the flag, I’m so proud of our flag, I’m so proud of being from Townsville and I’m so proud to be their federal member.” Herbert MP Phill Thompson, an army veteran who was injured in Afghanistan, said that his involvement in Citizenship Ceremonies was"deeply personal" to him. Picture: Facebook.
“This should be a-political…We should stand side by side and go, welcome to being an Australian citizen, we are here to help you,” Mr Thompson said.
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