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Second Reading Speeches

Flags Amendment (Protection of Australian National Flags) Bill 2026

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Private
Sponsor(s)
CONAGHAN, Pat, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Before Reps
Parliament no
48

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Summary

Amends the

Flags Act 1953
to prohibit the burning, destruction, desecration or other serious dishonouring of the Australian National Flag or the Australian Red Ensign.

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