The Australian national flag was first flown back in 1901.
Ms McKenzie said it was Australia's foremost national symbol and had become an expression of Australian identity and pride.
“It is paraded by our defence forces and displayed around the country at sporting events and by service organisations, schools, community groups and private citizens,” Ms McKenzie said.
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“It was great to see the Australian flag flown freely at Winton Primary School.
“To hear our national anthem sung by local students with such pride and watch them raise the Australian flag carefully and respectfully is a testament to their families and the community.”
Inspecting the grounds of Winton Primary School, the Nationals senator saw first-hand the opportunities provided for students to take up key rural activities.
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They include growing vegetables like cauliflower, creating makeshift cubby houses from the surrounding natural environment and looking after chickens.
“What an amazing place for school children to learn crucial (agricultural) skills and spend their playtime in the bush, which is right outside their classroom. Schools like this are at the heart of our community here in regional Victoria.
“I know this new flag will be flown proudly and reflect our core Australian values. I look forward to meeting students when they travel to Canberra later this year, as part of their civic education.”
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