FOI Response Raises Questions Around the Great Seal of the Commonwealth

A recent message circulating online claims that former senator Rod Culleton has received a response to a Freedom of Information request relating to the Great Seal of the Commonwealth and changes said to have occurred in 1973.

According to the message, the FOI request was sent to the Attorney-General seeking clarification around the authority and legality behind the removal, replacement, or alteration of the Great Seal at that time.

The claim being shared is that the response raises questions about whether the proper authority existed to make those changes, and whether the relevant documents confirming that authority can be produced.

The message further suggests that if the Great Seal is required for Commonwealth law, government authority, and the operation of constitutional processes, then any uncertainty around its alteration may have broader implications for legislation and government actions since 1973.

At this stage, the matter appears to be based on claims circulating online and the interpretation of an FOI response. Readers should be careful not to treat the circulating message alone as a final legal conclusion.

This information is being shared for awareness, discussion, and further review. As with all legal, constitutional, and government-related matters, readers are encouraged to review the source documents where available, conduct their own research, and seek qualified legal advice before relying on any interpretation.

Further updates may follow if more verified information or official documentation becomes available.