Normally I tune out to this annual debate since it feels so polarised and stale, but the messaging from Woolworths, Cricket Australia, the Australian Open and others this year suggests big companies are concerned about an attitude shift within Australian society. It seems they’ve decided the inevitable backlash is now worth it because the silent majority has begun leaning in favour of change.

Is this just a natural result of this being the first post-referendum Australia Day or is there a longer-term change unfolding here?

  • Aussiemandeus
    74·
    10 months ago

    I have no idea, i think it should stay the same.

    I say this as an Aboriginal Australian.

    Australia day is still a day for celebrating Australia amd all thinga great. The only thing the 26th has is they named the settlement.

    First fleet arrived before then.

    Besides people will complain one way or another no matter what, ans unfortunately it seems everybody wanta something and if you winge enough you get it.