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Second Reading Speeches

Flags (Protection of Australian Flags) Amendment Bill 2008

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Private
Sponsor(s)
BARNETT, Sen Guy
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
42

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Summary

Amends the

Flags Act 1953
to protect the Australian National Flag and proclaimed flags from unlawful desecration or destruction by inserting offence and penalty provisions.

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