Invasion Day

What this term means, how it is used, and why it matters.

INVASION DAY RALLY MELBOURNE

An Invasion Day rally in Melbourne. Credit: AAPIMAGE

Definition

Refers to January 26, the official national day of Australia. Also known as Survival Day and Australia Day.

Context

Reframes the official national day to highlight the violation of Indigenous sovereignty caused by British colonisation, and its violent impact.

Usage notes

One of several alternative names used to refer to the official national day, also refers to a march of the same name occuring on January 26.

Related terms

Survival Day, Day of Mourning


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