Will changing the date of the national’s day of celebration solve all the problems?

The national day celebrations on Thursday, 26 January 2023 were marked by rallies in big cities around Australia in support of the Indigenous people. Many call the day as ‘Invasion Day’, a sorry day for the Indigenous people. While in Canberra at a flag raising and citizenship ceremony on that day, PM Albanese honoured the indigenous people who have been in this country more than 6000 years.

People participate in the 'Invasion Day' rally in Melbourne, January 26, 2023. AAP Image/Diego Fedele via REUTERS

ade ishs, an Indonesian musician who currently resides in Tasmania, Dr Jane Ahlstrand, Indonesian Studies lecturer at the New England University and Diana Lestari, the president of PERWIRA explained to Sri Dean how they feel about the day. They also discussed the possibility of changing the date of Australia Day but with the reason which create a feeling of inclusiveness and doesn’t hurt the Indigenous people.

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