The Latest Breaking News from Australia Day

Thousands protest ‘invasion’ on divisive Australia holiday

Australians rally in support of Indigenous rights on the anniversary of the day the British colonial fleet arrived.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

Australians are marking the 235th anniversary of British colonization

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Thousands rally for 'Invasion Day' protests on Australia Day holiday

Thousands of Australians marked the country's national day celebrations on Thursday with rallies in support of Indigenous people, many of whom describe the anniversary of the day a British fleet sailed into Sydney Harbour as "Invasion Day".

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023

Australia Day hasn't always been on January 26, but it has always been an issue

January 26 is a date that sparks mixed emotions in Australia. For some, it’s a day to celebrate all the good things about living in Australia. For others, it’s a painful reminder of the beginning of British colonisation and the dispossession of First Nations.

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023

Alan Kohler: Happy Australia Day. Let’s make it a two-day festival

January 26 is a ridiculous national day for Australia Day, but it’s the one we’ve got, and we’re stuck with it.

The New Daily · Jan 25, 2023

Madonna King: Our community remains divided on Australia Day, and our government is absent

Should we abolish Australia Day? Should we change the date? What would be a more appropriate celebration of being Australian?

The New Daily · Jan 25, 2023

Voice referendum, plan to 'abolish' Australia Day in spotlight at rallies around the country

Thousands of people gather across the country to take part in Invasion Day rallies, with protesters declaring "Australia Day is dead".

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Day of new citizens and invasion rallies

Australia Day events have been held across the nation while Indigenous protesters have called for a renewed focus on treaty.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Day of respect dawns in Australian regions

Regional councils are increasingly including survival day events in their Australia Day programs to recognise their Indigenous communities.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

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

Large sections of Indigenous communities view 26 January as the day when genocide against them began

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023