Australians are exploiting a little-known perk: A free picture of the Queen

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So in Australia, not only do citizens get free healthcare, but they are also legally entitled to a free picture of the Queen.

Citizens can send a request to their federal member of parliament for certain “nationhood material,” which includes an official portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, the country’s head of state, or his royal highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.

The little-known perk was uncovered by VICE, who were able to get a picture of their own. You can also ask for flags, or CD and DVD recordings of the Australian National Anthem. Read more…

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