Australia Day citizenship ceremonies cancelled by 81 local councils

Around 80 local councils across Australia have decided to change the date of their annual citizenship ceremonies from January 26th. While many are lauding the decision as a step in the right direction, some Australians aren't so sure.

At an Invasion Day rally in Brisbane, senior Queensland state MP Mark Bailey says there should be a national day First Nations people to "celebrate as well". Source: AAP / Jono Searle

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