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What is Australia Day - and why is it controversial?

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Attendees of the Australia Day parade are seen during Australia Day celebrations in Melbourne, Saturday, January 26, 2019. (AAP Image/ James Ross) NO ARCHIVING
Attendees of the Australia Day parade during Australia Day celebrations in Melbourne in 2019. Source: AAP

The 26th of January is Australia's national day. But what does Australia Day actually mark and what are the objections to it?

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The 26th of January is Australia's national day. But what does Australia Day actually mark and what are the objections to it?

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