Australia's Flag

Every nation has a flag. And every flag tells a story. The Australian flag speaks of our people, our land, and our inheritance. But when it’s burned, what story does that act tell? A thread on the meaning of our flag, and why it matters. ⸻ BURNING THE FLAG Here’s the context: earlier this month, protesters in Melbourne burnt the Australian flag. This is not the first time. From Australia Day demonstrations to recent pro-Palestine rallies, activists have repeatedly burned and desecrated our natio