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A number of local councils have joined community groups and grass-roots organisations in calling for Australia's national day of celebration to be changed to a different date. NITV Radio spoke to representatives from local government, Aboriginal Corporations and community organisations about diverse First Nations perspectives around changing the date, as well as local efforts to make January 26 a more inclusive day.
Unveiling the truth behind Australia Day's origins and the ongoing debate surrounding the date.
Cairns Regional Council has changed the title of their 'Australia Day Awards' to the 'Citizen of the Year' ceremony which will instead be held in February 1.
Pauline Hanson has claimed people who complain about Australia Day shouldn't take the public holiday off work.
January 26 is not a day for celebration. We should be celebrating 65,000 years of rich Aboriginal culture as our ancient culture is a gift for all Australians.