Australia news live: Taylor proposes laws against flag burning and to lock in 26 January as Australia Day

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has proposed laws to criminalise flag burning and cement 26 January as Australia Day in legislation. Taylor expressed his desire to champion national pride and protect the significance of national symbols, stating that such actions should not be desecrated or diminished. Meanwhile, opposition spokesman David Duniam weighed in on the immigration debate, proposing a "humdinger" policy to bolster the party's candidacy.

Duniam suggested that setting a clear national identity could help address immigration concerns. The Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, also addressed the curriculum issue in schools, highlighting the need to address declining academic outcomes for boys. Duniam expressed interest in reviewing the proposed duty of care legislation for social media platforms, emphasizing the importance of balancing free speech and community protection.

The opposition is close to finalizing an immigration package, while Duniam proposed excise cut modelling that resulted in a significant change in consumer behavior at an 80% price point. Meanwhile, Australian high jumper Eleanor Patterson secured victory in the Diamond League final, while Sydney experienced unusually high temperatures and snowfall in the state's southern regions.