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What does the date mean to Australians?

Emma Elsworthy
Updated July 2 2021 - 3:49am, first published October 4 2018 - 9:00am

"You don't pretend your birthday was on a different day," Prime Minister Scott Morrison passionately reasoned with Sam Armytage on Sunrise last week. Morrison was addressing the renewed push to change the date of Australia Day, after Byron Shire Council shifted their official celebrations to 25 January. 

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Emma Elsworthy

Emma Elsworthy

Journalist

Emma Elsworthy works in the Content Studio with a focus on sponsored content. Emma is also the editor of the Travel section. In addition, she writes feature articles and comment.

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