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Second Reading Speeches

Criminal Code Amendment (Flag Protection) Bill 2026

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

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Summary

Amends the

Criminal Code Act 1995
to create a criminal offence of intentionally or recklessly burning or desecrating the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag or the Torres Strait Islander Flag.

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