Mark W K Davidson
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Reposted by Mark W K Davidson
Opinion | Changing the date of Australia Day will not erase the scars of colonisation, but it is a powerful gesture of Australia’s willingness to listen, learn, and take action towards reconciliation, writes Ngarra Murray.
My great-grandfather declared January 26 a 'day of mourning'. Australia Day must change.
Eighty-seven years ago, my great-grandfather marched in mourning on January 26. We need to shift the focus — and the date — of Australia Day.
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January 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Opinion | Changing the date of Australia Day will not erase the scars of colonisation, but it is a powerful gesture of Australia’s willingness to listen, learn, and take action towards reconciliation, writes Ngarra Murray.