James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

It is important to recognise the Eureka Stockade as an important event in Australian history, including the legitimate motives of the miners and the significant historical value of the Eureka Flag in our community. The government condemns the misuse of the Eureka Flag by militant unions and other extreme groups who seek to use it as a symbol of division or intimidation.