About this episode
The meaning of the Australian flag has changed in its 124 years of use, and debate around it is kicking off after its prominence at controversial anti-immigration rallies.
So has the Australian flag become a weapon of division in this country?
And we chat with Luke Bateman about his #BookTok fame, why he doesn't reflect fondly on his time in the NRL, and how he overcame gambling addiction.
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01:05 - Should burning the flag be a crime?
04:45 - The history of the Australian flag
10:30 - Sitting down with Luke Bateman
Guests:
- Dr Benjamin Jones, historian, CQU
- Luke Bateman, former NRL player and BookTok influencer
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