Peter Dutton's rallying cry: unite under one flag on Australia Day
The Opposition Leader said "we shouldn't be afraid of celebrating" Australia Day, as he welcomed the thousands of people becoming new citizens on the national holiday.
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Peter Dutton has called on the nation to celebrate Australia Day "under one flag", saying "we shouldn't be afraid of celebrating it".
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