Turnbull leaved his comment on changing Australia Day.

The Turnbull government has rubbished calls from the Greens to change the date of Australia day.

Source: AAP

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is defending the date of Australia Day, saying those seeking to change it are trying to divide the nation.

He's posted a video message on social media after Greens leader Richad Di Natale announced his party would campaign to change the day from the 26th of January.

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By Madhura Seneviratne

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