January 26: What would it take to change the date of Australia Day?
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January 26: What would it take to change the date of Australia Day?

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In 1996 and 1997, the National Australia Day Council toured the land consulting the people about "key issues around national identity". Here's the 1996 report: We should use the opportunity of Australia Day, where almost 6 million people attend activities and events, to invite Australians to reflect upon issues pertaining to national identity and national values. For 2017, Fremantle Council has voted to cancel its Australia Day festivities and hold a "culturally inclusive" celebration two days later. The 'identity' page states: One of the aims of the National Australia Day Council is to encourage debate and reflection on national identity issues.

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