Australia Day
Members of the public hold flags at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony Source: AAP Image Mick Tsikas
What is Australia Day? Australia's national day has its roots in the country's colonial past. It marks the day when the First Fleet of 11 British ships sailed into Port Jackson on 26 January, 1788. Many Indigenous Australians regard it as 'Invasion' or 'Survival' Day. How has the meaning of Australia Day changed over time?
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