Australia Day: Is it time to change the date?

NITV Radio spoke to representatives from local government, Aboriginal Corporations and community organisations about diverse First Nations perspectives around changing the date, as well as local efforts to make January 26 a more inclusive day.

Stedman Sailor stands in front of the Aboriginal Australian Flag as part if Australia Day events in Sydney Source: AAP

Key Points

• January 26 was made the national 'Australia Day' public holiday in 1994.
• Some local councils have sent a clear message by deciding not to recognise January 26 as a day of celebration.
• For Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe, the idea of changing the date alone is not enough and there should be a truth-telling process