It is absurd Australia celebrates Australia day on January 26.
Firstly it is inaccurate to say the first fleet got here on that day. It was in Botany Bay a day earlier.
Secondly Cook claimed the land for the UK in 1770.
Lastly Australia became a nation and country on January 1 1901.
Thus Australia day should be on January 1. This totally removes all discussion of invasion and colonialism to January 26 not Australia day. This would be a good thing because as a nation we have to come to terms with reconciliation with our Aboriginals.
This means we can celebrate our nationhood separately to reconciliation.
On a related topic can we just get rid of 'gongs' on Australia day and any other day. They are awarded for what nick Gruen once said for doing their job. Margaret court was the greatest female tennis paler but why does she get a 'gong' for that??
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