Australia Day hasn’t always been on January 26, but it has always been an issue
Article about the history of Australia Day. January 26 is a date that sparks mixed emotions in Australia. For some, it’s a day to celebrate all the good things about living in Australia. For others, it’s a painful reminder of the beginning of British colonisation and the dispossession of First Nations.
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The ConversationFull Text URL
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This research output may contain the images, voices or names of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations people now deceased. We apologize for any distress that may occur.Era Eligible
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