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Flags at half-mast today
Flags at half-mast today
16 December 2014
Prime Minister
Early this morning, the Martin Place siege ended with the death of the lone gunman and tragically, the loss of two hostages – innocent Australians caught up in the horror of yesterday’s events in Sydney.
I have instructed that the Australian National Flag be flown at half-mast today at all Commonwealth Government buildings as a mark of respect and mourning for the innocent victims involved in the Martin Place siege.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two deceased hostages, the wounded, and the other hostages.
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