Angus Taylor proposes jail time for burning Australia's flag

Liberal leader Angus Taylor wants to jail people for up to 12 months for burning the flag. He says the policy is about respecting Australia.

Why it mattersIf passed into law, this would make flag burning illegal for the first time in Australia.

AustraliaIf enacted, would make flag burning illegal for the first time at federal level, affecting protest rights and free expression laws across Australia.

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Angus Taylor proposes jail time for burning Australia's flag

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