One of the nation’s most iconic pieces of footwear has been added to the banned list for several local government Australia Day citizenship ceremonies, in line with new dress code rules.
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Thongs, boardies OK on Oz Day: councils
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Mayor Shane Van Styn allows board shorts, thongs and singlets for Aus Day citizenship ceremonies
Coalition say they will reinstate the January 26 tradition as the war on Australia Day continues with 81 local councils axing their citizenship ceremonies