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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Australia Day: Top leaders distance themselves from national holiday marking start of British colonisation

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Calls for the abolition of Australia Day have peaked in the country after several public figures chose to distance themselves from the controversial public holiday that marks the beginning of British colonisation.

Strong messages against celebrating the annual 26 January holiday have come from all quarters, including a top executive of a telecommunication giant, the Australian women’s cricket team, the Australian Open and a radio jockey.

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