Australians are taking advantage of an archaic law that entitles voters to a free portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, but they're being warned they might get more than they bargained for.
The little-known "constituents' request program" entitles voters to "flags and documents related to nationhood", but also allows for request for portraits of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh.
While Australian politicians are not required by law to provide one, the legislation creates the ability for MPs to source the nationhood material at taxpayers' expense.
