Australia Day date of January 26 remains painful, problematic for many First Nations people

Invasion Day Rally January 26

TOPSHOT - People take part in an "Invasion Day" rally on Australia Day in Melbourne on January 26, 2018. Source: AFP / PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images

Voices to change the date of a celebration of belonging to a modern, multicultural Australia are getting louder every year. The current date - 26 January - remains a cause of sorrow rather than celebration especially for First Nations people.



Share
Follow SBS Russian

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Russian-speaking Australians.
Understand the quirky parts of Aussie life.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Russian News

Russian News

Watch in onDemand