Australia opposition proposes flag-burning ban, locks in Jan 26 as Australia Day

Australian opposition shadow minister Jonno Duniam announced proposals to criminalize flag burning and legislate 26 January as Australia Day, a move that escalates culture-war positioning ahead of an election. The policy targets national identity debates but has no immediate market or security impact. The proposal is part of broader opposition platform including a modeled cigarette excise cut, signaling a populist domestic agenda.