Division
Sue Lines I will now deal with the Committee of the Whole amendments, starting with the amendment circulated by the opposition. The question is that the amendment on sheet 3617 be agreed to. _Opposition's circulated amendment_ (1) Schedule 1, page 42 (after line 18), at the end of the Schedule, add: Part 8 — Burning or desecrating the Australian flag _Criminal Code Act 1995_ 67 After Subdivision B of Division 80 of the _Criminal Code_ Insert: Subdivision BA — Burning or desecrating the Australian flag 80.1AD Burning or desecrating the Australian flag A person commits an offence if the person burns or desecrates the Australian National Flag (within the meaning of the _Flags Act 1953_). Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
Senate, 2026-01-20. negative: ayes 26, noes 36.
Question
Sue Lines I will now deal with the Committee of the Whole amendments, starting with the amendment circulated by the opposition. The question is that the amendment on sheet 3617 be agreed to. _Opposition's circulated amendment_ (1) Schedule 1, page 42 (after line 18), at the end of the Schedule, add: Part 8 — Burning or desecrating the Australian flag _Criminal Code Act 1995_ 67 After Subdivision B of Division 80 of the _Criminal Code_ Insert: Subdivision BA — Burning or desecrating the Australian flag 80.1AD Burning or desecrating the Australian flag A person commits an offence if the person burns or desecrates the Australian National Flag (within the meaning of the _Flags Act 1953_). Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
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