Dutton threatens councils over Australia Day date change

Any council that tries to move Australia Day citizenship ceremonies from January 26 will be punished, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says.

Peter Dutton at Parliament House in Canberra.

Peter Dutton at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

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The Invasion Day rally in Redfern on January 26, 2018.
The Invasion Day rally in Redfern on January 26, 2018. Source: AAP


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