Fresh air is still available to us. We have one of the world’s best health services. Gender is not a barrier. High quality education as a right. Our borders are under control. We trust our legal system. We expect democracy as a natural right. We trust our electoral processes. Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson during the Australia Day awards dinner on Monday night shone a light on how lucky were are in Australia. Reminding us Australia Day is about celebrating the relative freedoms we enjoy as COVID continues to ravage many countries abroad. “Aussies have a reputation of being laid back and friendly but this is still a country where hard work, passion and drive will reward you,” he said.