Early in September Australia commemorated two of its national symbols. September 1 was National Wattle Day, in recognition of Australia’s national floral emblem, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha).

While many councils around the nation look at cancelling Australia Day, one local council is giving its residents free Australian flags to show pride in their country.

Should non-citizens who burn the Australian flag be deported? Should desecrating the Australian flag be banned?

Australia has a compelling story to tell as an independent and incredibly successful country. Yet its current flag doesn’t reflect this.