{"id":357002,"date":"2026-01-28T14:54:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T04:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=357002"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T04:55:32","slug":"indigenous-elder-burns-australian-flag-at-invasion-day-protest-sparking-ban-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=357002","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous Elder Burns Australian Flag at Invasion Day Protest, Sparking Ban Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The act happened Monday at Queens Gardens during an Invasion Day rally, where protesters mark the date as the start of colonisation rather than Australia Day.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli<\/a> called it disgraceful and backed a federal ban, following a failed amendment by veteran MP Phillip Thompson, who lost friends in Afghanistan under flag-draped coffins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polls show 77 percent of Australians support making flag desecration a crime, though free speech advocates oppose it, and police confirmed no charges since it remains legal unless it damages property or incites violence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always was and always will be the Australian Flag!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident highlights ongoing divides, with Invasion Day marches clashing against patriotic rallies. Is it not any wonder the respect for the indigenous population falls when they decide to burn the Australian flag further dividing the nation and weakening their cause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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