Anthony Albanese says Australia Day should stay on 26 January

Labor leader Anthony Albanese has called for the country to shun the "counterproductive" debate around possibly moving Australia Day from its current date.

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People take part in an "Invasion Day" rally on Australia Day in Melbourne on January 26, 2018.

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Invasion Day marchers take part in the Australia Day parade celebrations in Adelaide last year.

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