Support for changing date of Australia Day softens, but remains strong among young people: new research
- Written by David Lowe, Chair in Contemporary History, Deakin University
After many years of heated debate over whether January 26 is an appropriate date to celebrate Australia Day – with some councils and other groups shifting away from it – the tide appears to be turning among some groups.
Some local councils, such as Geelong in Victoria, are reversing recent policy and embracing January 26 as a day to...
