Documents, Dated From 1 January 2022 To 31 December 2023 (inclusive), That Relate To The Installation Of The ‘sikh Flag’ (nishan Sahib - Installation Initially Requested By The Canberra Sikh…

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DFAT documents from 2022-2023 detail correspondence between the National Capital Authority, ACT Government, and DFAT regarding installation of Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag) banners in Canberra's public spaces. The Canberra Sikh Association requested the flag installation for Vaisakhi celebrations, with banners displaying "Khalsa Foundation Day Celebration" placed on Commonwealth Avenue, King's Avenue, and Vernon Circle from April 2023. Correspondence indicates public complaints were received about the flag installation, prompting consultation between authorities on protocol and procedural issues. DFAT's India Implementation and Outreach Section provided guidance to the National Capital Authority on managing the matter. The flags were subsequently removed. Extensive redactions obscure specific details of complaints, substantive policy advice, and internal deliberations regarding the installation's appropriateness or handling.