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

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Submitted ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨Arlesh@lemmy.world⁩ to ⁨australianpolitics@aussie.zone⁩

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

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  • Eyekaytee@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    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”.

    It literally is those, I can’t think of a more piss weak policy in recent memory

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  • joelfromaus@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    If someone purchases a piece of cloth and burns it they shouldn’t be arrested.

    If someone purchases a piece of cloth with colours on it and burns it they shouldn’t be arrested.

    If someone purchases a flag and burns it they shouldn’t be arrested.

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