Coalition proposes 12-month jail term for flag burning

The Coalition wants to make flag burning illegal. The penalty would be up to 12 months in jail. The policy would also ban damaging war memorials.

Why it mattersThis would create a new criminal penalty for flag desecration, marking a significant shift in how Australia treats political protest.

AustraliaIf passed, Australians could face jail time for burning the flag, changing the legal landscape around protest and national symbols.

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