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Contrasting this in Melbourne, the scene was markedly different. Protesters, many masked, set fire to the Australian flag—not once but twice—causing alarm and raising questions about the nature of their intentions. These masked demonstrators, choosing to conceal their identities, seem to acknowledge that their actions could have legal implications or that they might be involved in activities requiring police intervention. The act of burning the national flag was regarded by many as an extreme gesture, and it’s noteworthy that while flag burning is not illegal in Australia, many argue it should be.