Current bills about: freedom of expression

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FED Criminal Offence for Burning or Desecrating Australian National Flags

Criminal Code Amendment (Flag Protection) Bill 2026

artistic freedom freedom of expression national flag public order

Private Member's Bill

8 Sep 2026: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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FED Criminal Offence for Desecrating or Destroying the Australian National Flag or Australian Red Ensign

Flags Amendment (Protection of Australian National Flags) Bill 2026

freedom of expression national flag national symbols public order

Private Member's Bill

8 Sep 2026: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

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QLD Criminal Offence for Burning an Australian Flag in a Public Place

Summary Offences (Protection of the Australian Flag) Amendment Bill 2026

freedom of expression national flag public disorder public offense

Private Member's Bill

28 Aug 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

Assembly

NSW Criminal Offence for Inciting Hatred Based on Religious Belief or Activity (Religious Vilification)

Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Vilification) Bill 2023

freedom of expression hate speech human rights religious freedom religious vilification

22 Aug 2023: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); it is now law.

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