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What is Australia Day - and why is it controversial?

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Attendees of the Australia Day parade in Melbourne in 2019
Attendees of the Australia Day parade in Melbourne in 2019 Source: AAP

26th January is Australia's national day - but what does Australia Day actually mark and what are the objections to it?

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26th January is Australia's national day - but what does Australia Day actually mark and what are the objections to it?

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