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Should Australia represent more cultures with public holidays?

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The Opera House is lit up in a gold colour to mark the start of the Diwali Hindu festival in Sydney, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Source: AAP / DAVID MOIR/AAPIMAGE

Should Australia represent more cultures with public holidays?


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By Tom Canetti

Presented by Junko Hirabayashi

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Should Australia represent more cultures with public holidays?


A call for Australia to adopt more diverse public holidays has received mixed feedback from some migrant communities.

While some believe it's a step in the right direction, others think it's not appropriate.

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