Australia Day
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| Significance | First Fleet |
|---|---|
| Port Jackson | |
| Observed by | Australian |
| Also called | Foundation Day, Invasion Day, Australian Natives' Association Day, Survival Day, Anniversary Day |
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| ID | 1066642 |
About Australia Day
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip.
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Australia Day celebrated amid 'Invasion Day' protests
...Australia Day celebrations are underway to mark the anniversary of the start of the modern Australia - although thousands are held at the Invasion Day protests...
Australia Day celebrated amid 'Invasion Day' protests
Australia Day celebrations are under way, marking The Anniversary of the beginning of modern Australia - although thousands are attending "Invasion Day" protests instead.
A Royal Australian Navy warship took part in The Event , which marks The Arrival of 11 British ships at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788. Millions are celebrating The National day with parties, parades or barbecues. Citizenship ceremonies have been held for 16,000 people, including this family receiving flags from Prime Minister Scott Morrison . Indigenous dancers have taken part in ceremonies marking The Day . There was a Tall Ships Race in Sydney Harbour. Australia Day is controversial - Many feel having the date on The Anniversary of British settlers arriving is offensive to indigenous people. Historians estimate tens of thousands of Indigenous Australians were killed after European settlers arrived. Campaigners want The National day moved - and 26 January to be called "Invasion Day" instead. The government has refused to change the date, describing it as A Day to celebrate all Australians.australia, indigenous australians
Source of news: bbc.com
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