Australia Day

In Melbourne, a large crowd assembled outside the state's Parliament House on Thursday morning, holding placards and the Indigenous flag, with loud cheers ...

“I think this day represents a massive genocide that happened to our First Nations, indigenous Aboriginal Australians… The public holiday referred to as “Invasion Day” for the indigenous communities has sparked heated debates and rallies in recent years calling for a change or abolishment of the date to make the national day more inclusive of Indigenous Australians. “I believe that January 26 should be recognized as a day of mourning, as opposed to Australia Day celebration, because it’s not a celebration for the indigenous people,” one of the protesters, Amilia, told Xinhua.

Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the first fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, Sydney, when the flag of the United Kingdom was raised in Australia, ...

Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the first fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, Sydney, when the flag of the United Kingdom was raised in Australia, on Jan. Silva’s was one of the harshest criticisms of the many launched Thursday concerning Australia Day by thousands of citizens who took to the streets of Australian cities, such as Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, in peaceful marches defending the indigenous population. Sydney, Australia, Jan 26 (EFE).- Thousands took to the streets Thursday across Australia in defense of the indigenous population during the national day, which marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first British ships in the country.

A big crowd of change the date activists at Forrest Place have spoken out against the Voice, cheering Aboriginal elders for urging them to vote 'no' at this ...

But support decreased among younger age groups. “We are coming and we are coming in force.” The members would be chosen by Indigenous people, rather than appointed by government, and they would together select 24 members from their State or Territory for a national Voice group, which would then advise the Federal Government on policy and laws that particularly affect Indigenous people. “I’m here to say ‘no’ to the Voice,” Noongar elder Herbert Bropho told the crowd, drawing loud cheers and applause throughout his speech. In Melbourne, Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe argued for a treaty over the Voice, saying: “We deserve better than an advisory body”. Protesters took to the streets at marches in every state and territory on Thursday, the first Australia Day since federal Labor swept to power in a landslide victory in May, with a referendum to constitutionally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people its flagship policy.

Australians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization Thursday with a public holiday that evokes anger at Indigenous injustice.

They die younger than other Australians, achieve lower education levels, are less likely to be employed and are overrepresented in prison populations. “If not now, when will this change occur? “This year is the most important year in the relationship between the natives of Australia and its so-called settlers in the 235 years since the landing of the First Fleet,” Pearson wrote Thursday in The Sydney Morning Herald, referring to the 11 British ships carrying convicts that established Sydney as a penal colony.

The Australia Day protests come ahead of a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous voice to Parliament.

[referendum](https://ministers.ag.gov.au/media-centre/first-meetings-referendum-working-group-referendum-engagement-group-29-09-2022)on whether to enshrine in the Australian constitution an [Indigenous voice](https://ministers.ag.gov.au/media-centre/first-meetings-referendum-working-group-referendum-engagement-group-29-09-2022)to Parliament. [Sydney Morning Herald](https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/we-are-the-voice-sydney-invasion-day-speakers-reject-voice-to-parliament-20230126-p5cfpe.html) reports. [Linda Burney](https://www.axios.com/2022/06/01/australia-new-cabinet-sworn-in-record-13-women-ministers) has said the Indigenous voice to Parliament would enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to provide advice at all government levels on laws and policies affecting their lives and address longstanding "housing, health and educational" disparities and incarceration and child removal," per [the Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/05/what-is-the-indigenous-voice-to-parliament-referendum-australia-how-would-it-work-why-should-we-have-it-explainer#:~:text=The%20minister%20for%20Indigenous%20Australians,policies%20that%20affect%20their%20lives.). [colonialism](https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-a-slave-state-how-blackbirding-in-colonial-australia-created-a-legacy-of-racism-187782) and its [racist legacy](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13613324.2014.969224) had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who'd lived in the country for [tens of thousands](https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/australias-first-peoples#:~:text=There%20are%20varying%20estimates%20for,of%20over%20two%20hundred%20islands.) of years before the British arrived — or abolish it altogether. [Australia Day](https://www.axios.com/2021/01/26/australia-invasion-day-protest-covid-19-photos) national holiday marking the anniversary of a British fleet landing in the country for the first time on Jan. Of note: Some speakers at Thursday's Invasion Day protests in central Sydney dismissed the proposed Indigenous voice to Parliament as a "box-ticking exercise" that would not result in any meaningful changes, the

Thousands of Australians marked the country's national day celebrations with rallies in support of Indigenous people. Video: Reuters.

As friends and families gathered at parks, beaches and cafes across the city, opinions on how best to mark the country's national day were divided.

It’s a good country, it has good opportunity for people, the human rights are good.” We have the opportunities but not the same as here. She said the date should be changed, and there should be a national day, but not necessarily called Australia Day. “It reminds us we are all one country. Hamid Mirfeizi, 56, said he went to an Australia Day parade last year and reckoned there should be a public holiday to mark the national day. The mission for many Melbourne families who headed out around Melbourne in the sun on Thursday was to relax and catch up with friends on a well-earned day off.

Australia Day is a national holiday in the country and is observed every year on January 26 marking the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788.

[Sydney Harbour](/topic/sydney-harbour)which started the British colonisation of the country. [US News](/news/international/us), [UK News](/news/international/uk), [Canada News](/news/international/canada), International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Australia’s Prime Minister [Anthony Albanese](/topic/anthony-albanese)refuted suggestions to change the date of the national holiday but noted that it was a “difficult day” for the indigenous people.

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says the Australia Day debate is “scrubbing” convicts “away from history”. “One thing I like about that day, at least it's ...

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In turn, the pride we feel turns into a responsibility to recognise, respect, and honour the contribution of all other communities, starting with the indigenous people, the First Inhabitants of this blessed land. A society that accommodates and respects all the communities that constitute it, and a society invested in collaboration and reconciliation. Moreover, a society that leaves behind divisions and exclusions, correcting the mistakes and injustices that have been committed in the past.

For many, Australia Day is steeped in controversy, with Indigenous Australians dubbing the date as Invasion Day.

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APT's Brad Bennetts says not intertwining Aboriginal culture within the operator's product sells the company – and its guests – short.

By creating holidays that build awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture we more authentically immerse our guests in the destination and create genuine affinity with the fullness of its story. And the desire for it is there. Campaigns for the date to be changed so that the national celebrations can be inclusive for all build momentum each year.

Laura Hand-Ross uses Invasion Day speech to urge the NSW community to celebrate First Nations' survival.

We know that a massacre of our people took place at the “Instead, at the conclusion of the agenda for today – you are welcome to join my people. Hundreds of people from Deniliquin in NSW gathered for the Riverina town’s Australia Day celebrations and ceremonies. A little over 30 people survived that massacre. 30 people. “I would hazard a guess that in five years’ time, I probably will start calling it Survival Day,” she said.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization Thursday with a public holiday that evokes anger at Indigenous ...

They die younger than other Australians, achieve lower education levels, are less likely to be employed and are overrepresented in prison populations. “If not now, when will this change occur? “This year is the most important year in the relationship between the natives of Australia and its so-called settlers in the 235 years since the landing of the First Fleet,” Pearson wrote Thursday in The Sydney Morning Herald, referring to the 11 British ships carrying convicts that established Sydney as a penal colony. Albanese said he wanted Indigenous people recognized as Australia’s original inhabitants in the constitution, which has existed since 1901, before next year’s Australia Day. There are growing public calls to change the date of Australia Day, which is known to many Indigenous people as Invasion Day and Survival Day, because of the disastrous impacts on First Nations people of British colonists taking their land without a treaty. Albanese said he wanted Indigenous people recognized as Australia’s original inhabitants in the constitution before next year’s Australia Day.

The Kevan Gray Young Achiever Award was awarded to Angus Webster in recognition of his academic performance, sporting achievements and community contributions ...

I am a journalist, photographer and content creator based in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, covering all aspects of our community including local news, sport, entertainment and events, as well as providing a platform for our readers to share their voices direct from regional Australia. Mr Hammond also served as President of the Margaret River Rotary Club and has been involved in many community events and organisations including Arts Margaret River, the Margaret River Show and the Deja Moo Festival. It was a beautiful day in the South West as communities in the Margaret River region gathered to mark Australia Day with a series of ceremonies and events.

A referendum due later this year would create an Indigenous body known as the Voice to address Parliament on Indigenous issues.

They die younger than other Australians, achieve lower education levels, are less likely to be employed, and are overrepresented in prison populations. “If not now, when will this change occur? Australians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization Thursday with a public holiday that evokes anger at Indigenous injustice, focusing national attention on a new government push to acknowledge Australia’s first inhabitants in the constitution.

On Jan. 26, 1788, 11 British ships arrived in Australia and established the Colony of New South Wales. Although this was not the first time Europeans had ...

Debbie Walker began her Australia Day with a swim at Sydney's Balmoral Beach before joining friends for a...

"We are very grateful for everything Australia has done for us. I want people to remember we live in a fabulous country" she told AAP. "Whatever happened in the past, happened. "We're living in a country that is absolutely awesome. "It's fun, it's abnormal and it's a remnant of the past," he said. To her, the day is a reminder of the safety and freedoms Australia affords its residents.

Protesters brandished placards reading "No pride in genocide" and "Imagine not paying rent for 235 years" Thursday, proof that this year's "Australia Day" ...

26 date but has backed holding a national referendum on “The Indigenous Voice to Parliament.” “The Voice” calls for an indigenous committee to advise parliament on indigenous peoples’ issues. “I feel these statements are patronizing and do the opposite of what they’re supposed to do: ‘We acknowledge these horrible things and we are going to performatively go through the motions, but we are not going to give anything back,’” said Michael Hurt, who teaches cultural theory in South Korea. It will not address the deep underlying issues that still pervade Australian society and that primary issue is White Australian racism.” Many suggest that Australia Day ought to be held on May 8, because it echoes the signature Australian vernacular “mate!” “I believe that Australia as a country is worth celebrating, [but] trends would indicate that 26 January is increasingly untenable for the future, despite the support it still receives by many.” Albanese also paid respect “to the traditional owners of the land” in one message, and referenced Aboriginal elders in the other. In yet another, he said Australians should take pride in their history “of over 60,000 years” — adding, “of course, since 1788, we have become a country of migrants as well.” “This year shows a considerable shift in public sentiment,” Mr. For them, the country’s darker legacy includes the colossal damage done to Aboriginal inhabitants, as foreign settlers arrived in their hundreds, then thousands and millions. 26, 1788, in what is now Sydney Harbor, establishing a penal colony and initiating a process that led to eventual statehood. The self-described “Lucky Country” is a stable democracy resting on a rich natural-resource base. Its well-traveled people, blessed with a unique fauna, superb weather and a multicultural society, have much to bask in.

That's the spirit! Proud Aussies drape themselves in the nation's flag as they enjoy scorching temperatures despite ever-growing controversy surrounding ...

'We should recognise support for Australia Day to be celebrated on 26 January has declined from 75 per cent in 2019, to 69 per cent in 2021, to now 62 per cent in 2023,' Senior Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs, John Roskam, wrote on the results. The poll results show that 62 per cent of people believe Australia Day should be held on January 26, while only 17 per cent believe the date should be changed, and 21 per cent had no opinion. That's the spirit! But Australia Day was also a chance to welcome more than 19,000 new citizens across the nation who took part in ceremonies to become part of out modern multicultural society. The majority of young Australian adults want to keep Australia Day on January 26 or are undecided, according to one recent poll In Sydney, there was no Australia Day parade throughout the city for the third year running, while thousands of people flocked to the streets to stand in solidarity with First Nations people.

Police are investigating multiple riots which broke out across the city, including one incident in East Perth that involved bricks and broken pavers being ...

Don't take it out at police officers who are working unsocial hours and doing their best to protect property and keep the community safe." A police spokeswoman said multiple people were arrested and investigations into the incident were also ongoing. When police attempted to break up a group of about 150 people, several people threw rocks and bottles in the direction of officers but no injuries were reported.

Multiple arrests were made in Perth's CBD on Thursday night as officers were called to an out of control brawl at Perth train station.

Press PLAY to hear a local businesses account of the violence Press PLAY to hear the full details “At 8:30 I got a chair almost thrown at me so started to feel quite anxious and worried then,” she said.

Several people are arrested and two officers are injured as police declare two out-of-control gatherings in Perth's city centre overnight.

Two police officers were taken to hospital, one with a shoulder injury and the other with a head injury. A WA Police spokesperson said bricks and broken pavers were thrown at police as they dispersed the crowd. "Police responded to a number of people arming themselves with projectiles including broken paving bricks and a person armed with a tomahawk," Sergeant Fuller said.

An officer was struck in the head as police donned riot gear to quell separate mass fights in Perth's CBD late on Australia Day.

An out-of-control gathering was declared and the regional operations group was called in again to disperse the crowd. As officers moved to disperse the crowd of about 150 people, rocks and bottles were thrown at police, and the regional operations group was called in as the incident was declared an out-of-control gathering. A WA Police spokeswoman said officers were first called to the Perth Train Station on Wellington Street just after 10pm on reports of two large groups of people fighting.

Riots have marred Australia Day celebrations in Perth's CBD, with two police officers injured and multiple people arrested in ugly clashes overnight.

A number of arrests were made but unfortunately two officers were injured. Once again, an out-of-control gathering was declared and regional operations group officers attended to help disperse the crowd. . .whilst effecting the arrest of a person. One person was armed with a tomahawk. “As a result, we declared an out-of-control gathering, police responded and we were able to disperse the group from the area. Police were peppered with rocks and bottles as they tried to disperse the 150-strong crowd.

Rioters unleashed rocks, bricks and bottles at police in two separate 'out of control' incidents on Thursday and Friday in the Perth CBD - after an earlier ...

Authorities were attempting to disperse the crowd when the rioters launched the projectiles at officers, police said (pictured, rioters at the scene) [ABC](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-27/police-pelted-with-rocks-bottles-bricks-in-perth-australia-day/101898458) the safety of the public and police were put at risk. Two officers were sent to hospital after being hurt in the brawl, one with a shoulder injury and the other with a head wound. Two officers were sent to hospital after being hurt in the second brawl, one with a shoulder injury and the other with a head wound (pictured, officers attempting to disperse crowds during the riots) Authorities were attempting to disperse the crowd when the rioters launched the projectiles at police. The vision showed officers standing out on the street as rioters abused police (pictured)

Two police officers were hospitalised and multiple people arrested amid mass brawls following Perth's Australia Day fireworks celebrations....

A Victoria police spokesman said the event attendees moved the gathering to an indoor venue and the protesters moved on. Police continue to investigate the incidents and review CCTV and body worn camera footage of the brawls. "We (also) had people picking pavers out of the ground and throwing them at officers," Asst Comm Royce said. Police were also called to a brawl on Moore Street, near McIver train station, after one of the people involved was spotted with a weapon. "The disappointing thing was, again police trying to do their duty and people stacking on who have nothing to do with it, just getting involved." "Police went to the assistance of the transit officers and that quickly grew to around 150 fighting," he told reporters on Friday.

The PR queen, 43, who closed her Sweaty Betty PR agency in November after 18 years in business, was joined at the waterfront venue by a handful of friends ...

Because you can't run in them) and say goodbye to my working life as I know it.' 'But now it's time for me to hang my PR shoes up (and, no, they were never stilettos; they were trainers. The PR queen, who closed her Sweaty Betty PR agency in November after 18 years in business, was joined at the waterfront venue by a handful of friends and her husband Oliver Curtis (right)

Many of around 880000 Indigenous Australians lag behind others on economic and social indicators in what the government calls entrenched inequality.

Congratulations to Canberra Raiders board member Katrina Fanning after she was awarded Australia Day honours yesterday.

Exceptional Australians with ties to Charles Sturt University recognised on Australia Day Honours List · The awards acknowledged their contributions to dentistry, agriculture, emergency services and humanity at large ...

The Honourable Prudence Goward received an Honorary Charles Sturt Doctorate in 2008. “My motivation for all my work is to ensure that the teams and organisations that I work with benefit from what I do … Ms Goward was also a recipient of the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Award on Australia Day for distinguished service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales, and to women's affairs. [Dr John Angus](https://www.csu.edu.au/research/grahamcentre/our-people/profile/members/john-angus) received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to the agricultural sector through research roles and to education. [Dr Ernest Yinson Chan](https://science-health.csu.edu.au/schools/dentistry-medical/staff/adjunct-staff) was another recipient of the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Award for his service to the community and to dentistry. [Dr Michele Allan](https://www.csu.edu.au/division/vcoffice/ogca/governance/university-council/council-members) received the Officer of the Order of Australia Award (AO) for distinguished service to the agricultural, food production and business sectors, and to tertiary education.