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Normally I tune out to this annual debate since it feels so polarised and stale, but the messaging from Woolworths, Cricket Australia, the Australian Open and others this year suggests big companies are concerned about an attitude shift within Australian society. It seems they've decided the inevitable backlash is now worth it because the silent majority has begun leaning in favour of change.

Is this just a natural result of this being the first post-referendum Australia Day or is there a longer-term change unfolding here?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

It could be argued that that leaves out Indigenous Australians. What about the 21st of May to mark Indigenous Australians being given the right to enrol to vote.

https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/indigenous-australians-right-to-vote

That is, if we want a day that all Australians and can be proud of. Giving everyone a fair go.