Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had requested the Australian National Flag be flown at half-mast all day today in respect of the passing of the President of Vanuatu.
In a statement the Prime Minister said in accordance with protocol, the Australian national flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Wednesday 21 June 2017 Australia wide from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations were welcome to participate.
Lonsdale, 67, died at Vila Central Hospital last Saturday.
