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Australians Observe Australia Day Holiday As Debate Continues Over Changing The Date
The Gadhungal Murring cultural dancers perform a smoking ceremony on Australia Day, January 2022. (Getty) Credit: Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

As January 26th approaches, a growing number of employees are being offered the choice to work on the Australia Day public holiday. These workers will be allowed to take another day off of their choosing at a later date, as the debate around the day continues.

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As January 26th approaches, a growing number of employees are being offered the choice to work on the Australia Day public holiday. These workers will be allowed to take another day off of their choosing at a later date, as the debate around the day continues.

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