Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

If done as a act of hate

No, as long as doing so does not cause a danger to others. i.e. in a fire ban area

Yes, it’s a fire hazard and should be punished as such. If done publicly or as a hate crime, it should be punished further

If you do that you should be deported

Yeah, either way its arson.

Yes but not out of nationalism but because of the fire and smoke

The Australian flag should be treated with utmost respect, as with the flag of any nation, remembering that, whatever material it is manufactured from, it is and will always remain, merely an object.

Yes it should be illegal, but can we also change the flag to represent Aboriginal People and TSI people?

No, it’s a violation of free of speech as well as a big symbol of the lies in this patriarchal society. The amount blood spilt in the name of that flag is disturbing and is nothing but a disgrace to this country. Let it burn.

No, the flag as a symbol doesn't mean that much to me.

this law should only apply to Australian citizens, there should be warning for burning but no major penalties unless this action is repeated.

No, I don’t agree or understand anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

no, it represents colonisation, genocide, racism and discrimination to many. They should be allow to destroy a flag .

No, but add a flag related section to the Australian constitution that relates to this matter

Yes, and remove the butchers apron from our flag!

I think it’s wrong, however I don’t think it should be a crime

No, this is a violation of free speech and just a piece of cloth

It should be illegal to burn anything unless you are making an actual fire….

Only if you're not Indigenous

Yes, all flags should be public property with private individuals holding it with gov permission. We should stop the cheap commercialisation of our flag on cheap disrespectful products too as well as wearing it like a cape.

Yes, it should also be illegal to burn the indigenous Australian Flag. They deserve more respect from us all.

The Australian flag is it is represents our slave penal culture to a monarch that has long forgotten us, i say burn them all secede from the crown establish our true independence and become our own nations, write our own constitution and elect our own president.

Lmao. Is it actually illegal to burn fabric? It’s a flag dude. Buy or make another one.

It shouldn’t be burnt, no, but we need to realise that the Australian flag is a flag representing the take over of this country and racism

not illegal but have punishments

Yes and punishable by the death penalty.

Yes, until the flag is changed

No, I don’t Respect anyone who does but they should have the Right to do so because we Live in a Free Country with Free Speech or Freedom of Speech.

Yes, other than when you burn it for respectful reasons like send offs for deceased soldiers who chose cremation or when you need to burn a flag after it touches the ground

Yes, but imprisonment would be an inappropriate punishment. A fine would be sufficient.

Unless your First Nation.

I don’t think it’s the people who burn flags you should worry about. You should be concerned more about the rapists, murderers, pedophiles, and terrorists.

Those who feel oppressed and disregarded due to the significance and constant depiction of the Australian flag, have the right to make their opinion be heard and accepted.

no except for flags on public and official buildings

the flag represents the history of the land, the violence and the trauma. if it’s burned who cares.

Should the respect for national symbols override individual rights to express dissent, and where do you personally draw the line?

In what ways does protecting the right to burn a flag represent the values of a nation?

If you could express dissent or dissatisfaction with your country's policies without speaking, what symbol or act would you choose?

Is the act of burning a flag an effective way to bring attention to political issues, and why or why not?

How might people from countries with different levels of freedom view the act of flag burning?

Imagine your national flag was burned in protest; what would be your initial emotional response?

What personal experiences shape your views on the importance of a national flag?

Can the burning of a national flag be justified as an act of freedom of speech, or should it be considered an act of disrespect?

What does the flag of a country symbolize to you, and why might its destruction evoke strong emotions?

How would you feel if you witnessed someone burning the flag of your country?