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Second Reading Speeches

Flags Amendment (Protecting Australian Flags) Bill 2016

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Private
Sponsor(s)
CHRISTENSEN, George, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
44

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Summary

Amends the

Flags Act 1953
to make it an offence to wilfully destroy, desecrate, dishonour or defile the Australian flag.

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