Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’

Source: The Guardian 5 hours ago

Policy unveiled on Sunday would create new criminal offences for flag burning and defacing historical monuments, and legislate 26 January as Australia Day

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Angus Taylor has rejected claims the Coalition’s push to criminalise burning of the Australian flag is an attempt to undercut One Nation, insisting penalties of up to a year in prison are necessary to “stand up for our country”.

The One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, has previously called for criminal penalties for flag burning, with a petition by the party attracting approximately 50,000 signatures last year.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/06/coalition-proposal-flag-burning-ban-angus-taylor-one-nation-ntwnfb

Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’

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