Flags Amendment (Protection of Australian National Flags) Bill 2026
Amends the Flags Act 1953 to prohibit the burning, destruction, desecration or other serious dishonouring of the Australian National Flag or the Australian Red Ensign.
Summary from the official bill homepage.
Progress
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| House | |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Introduced and read a first time |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Second reading moved |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Removed from the Notice Paper in accordance with (SO 42) |
Official record: bill homepage at aph.gov.au, full text and documents on ParlInfo.