Government responds to concerns over IS flag ban

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the government is open to amending a bill that bans the public display of the IS flag. Source: AAP / JOEL CARRETT/AAPIMAGE

The Federal Government has moved to ban the public display of the IS flag but some Muslim groups are concerned about possible unintended consequences. They say the wording of the legislation could mean the display of common Muslim symbols could result in police reports.

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Published 22 June 2023 3:43pm

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The Federal Government has moved to ban the public display of the IS flag but some Muslim groups are concerned about possible unintended consequences. They say the wording of the legislation could mean the display of common Muslim symbols could result in police reports.

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