January 26th 2025

[Roylion]

Like they all do?

In practicality the date cannot be changed without a referendum, so let's just do one?

The date can be changed by the Federal Government without any sort of referendum or plebiscite.

However any vote put to the Australian people on the issue will be a via non-binding plebiscite, not a referendum.

Under the current legislation, The Flags Amendment Act 1998, the current flag cannot be changed unless via a plebiscite of the Australian people.

 

[GreyWind]

You elected someone who ran on changing the date of Australia Day in their campaign? Who was that? Cause it kind of seems like they have made the decision not to do it, just not the way you like it...

You didn't elect anyone to make this decision. You just want them to do something you want, where others may not want it - they also listen to others you know?

Governments generally do stuff the majority of us want, I'm just saying they need to find out what the majority want. Which i think is a referendum type national vote, call it whatever you like.

Who I voted for didn't get elected but they ran on a change the date policy.

I haven't actually said what I want them to do. Do I want them to change the date? Yes. How I want them to do it is via a conscience vote on the floor. Have it as a set date that way people can contact their local member with their views.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

I thought this was a good idea (apart from showing not all indigenous people hate Australia Day).

At dawn in Sydney, locals arrived at the harbour foreshore to watch as the Opera House was projected with The Dawn Reflection, the work of Wiradjuri-Biripi artist James P. Simon whose piece River Life explores the connection between Aboriginal people and water.

The artwork is intended to reflect “the deep spiritual and cultural significance of waterways to Indigenous communities, emphasising how water is not merely a resource but a living entity that provides food, medicine, kinship, and healing while connecting people to ancestors and traditions”.

Organisers said the dawn ceremony, known as “Barabiyanga” in the Eora language – the dialect of coastal Aboriginal clans around Sydney – served as a moment for all Australians to reflect on unity, inclusion and shared commitment to the country’s future, while acknowledging the continuing cultural heritage of First Nations peoples.

Why not share the day, have similar Aboriginal ceremonies or displays (happy ones preferably as above) in all the capital cities to open the day, then morph into inclusive citizenship ceremonies, celebratory meals and so on. It would really reflect the progress of history as it happened, while we learn more about Aboriginal culture, and it could be lovely.

THOUSANDS FLOCK TO CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES

THOUSANDS FLOCK TO CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES

todayspaper.theaustralian.com.au

 

[schneebly111]

So how was everyone’s Jan 26? For me couldn’t see any difference to a normal Sunday. Same amount of people out in the street and cafes in the morn, no one having any “Australia” BBQs in the neighbourhood, no sign of flags or flag clothing. A few people at pubs but zero flag waving unlike what was predicted.

I’m in Perth, apparently the city fireworks were a bit bigger because of Mayor Zempilas’s turn to the Liberals but apparently a bit underwhelming too, those who went said tilt was easy to park and drive home so for Perth that means crowds weren’t super flash.

Did see on the Perth Reddit that there was one part of the city however that was full of boats with Australian flags and flag wavers along the river - Mandurah, which for non WA residents is our bogan and boomer heaven. No surprise there.

For the rest of the state it could have been called “normal Sunday”.

 

[schneebly111]

Why not share the day, have similar Aboriginal ceremonies or displays (happy ones preferably as above)

Because 1) a lot of indigenous people don’t have happy feelings about the day. And 2) there’s a strong correlation between people who passionately support Australia Day and who hate welcome to countries and acknowledgments and recognition of indigenous culture.

 

[Boxo004]

Because 1) a lot of indigenous people don’t have happy feelings about the day. And 2) there’s a strong correlation between people who passionately support Australia Day and who hate welcome to countries and acknowledgments and recognition of indigenous culture.

You point number 1 is the extract reason changing the date won’t make a difference. No matter when the day and date falls it will still symbolise colonisation and the issues will just transfer to another date. I’ve been an advocate for what Sydney did above and have it similar to Anzac Day. Pay the respects and reflection then celebrate the freedoms that the country provides. Changing the date won’t do squat. Better off changing the way the day is acknowledged than the actual date. You can have it both ways

 

[Skeppersap]

So how was everyone’s Jan 26? For me couldn’t see any difference to a normal Sunday. Same amount of people out in the street and cafes in the morn, no one having any “Australia” BBQs in the neighbourhood, no sign of flags or flag clothing. A few people at pubs but zero flag waving unlike what was predicted.

I’m in Perth, apparently the city fireworks were a bit bigger because of Mayor Zempilas’s turn to the Liberals but apparently a bit underwhelming too, those who went said tilt was easy to park and drive home so for Perth that means crowds weren’t super flash.

Did see on the Perth Reddit that there was one part of the city however that was full of boats with Australian flags and flag wavers along the river - Mandurah, which for non WA residents is our bogan and boomer heaven. No surprise there.

For the rest of the state it could have been called “normal Sunday”.

You really do want to try and demonstrate some sort of cultural superiority over others, don't you. Quite sad really.

 

[Gavin Excell]

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[Gavin Excell]

Newman continuing with the discredited argument that Welcome to Country is a new invention
I don't know why conservatives keep peddling this myth

 

[schneebly111]

I don't know why conservatives keep peddling this myth

Because they don’t want indigenous culture recognised as part of Australian culture, so to denigrate it they make up things like “the WTC was invented by Ernie Dingo”. It’s so they can denigrate the culture to diminish it and ensure Australian culture is solely based off white Anglo culture.

 

[schneebly111]

You really do want to try and demonstrate some sort of cultural superiority over others, don't you. Quite sad really.

I asked a question and you respond with a personal attack.

 

[schneebly111]

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www.heraldsun.com.au

Says he walked out “out of respect”

He’s 79 now, obvious senility kicking in.

 

[Not Important]

So how was everyone’s Jan 26? For me couldn’t see any difference to a normal Sunday. Same amount of people out in the street and cafes in the morn, no one having any “Australia” BBQs in the neighbourhood, no sign of flags or flag clothing. A few people at pubs but zero flag waving unlike what was predicted.

I’m in Perth, apparently the city fireworks were a bit bigger because of Mayor Zempilas’s turn to the Liberals but apparently a bit underwhelming too, those who went said tilt was easy to park and drive home so for Perth that means crowds weren’t super flash.

Did see on the Perth Reddit that there was one part of the city however that was full of boats with Australian flags and flag wavers along the river - Mandurah, which for non WA residents is our bogan and boomer heaven. No surprise there.

For the rest of the state it could have been called “normal Sunday”.

having zemplis as mayor speaks volumes about the joint.

 

[Doc1763]

Says he walked out “out of respect”

He’s 79 now, obvious senility kicking in.

he's been senile for 30 years

 

[schneebly111]

having zemplis as mayor speaks volumes about the joint.

Tbh Zempilas is a big noter who will jump on any issue if he thinks it will advantage his career. For the last few years as Lord Mayor he toned down Aus day events. But now as he’s running for state parliament with plainly obvious ambitions to be Premier as a Liberal he needs to toe the Liberal line, which is deep support for Australia Day on Jan 26.

I guess if elected he’ll have to resign as Mayor and then the city will probably elect someone not as deeply into Aus Day

 

[Goroyals22]

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Says he walked out “out of respect”

He’s [emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]] now, obvious senility kicking in.

Better than booing or slow hand clapping..

Good on Sam for doing what he says and he isn’t the only one who does… I’ve survived the last two years by arriving late when I know one’s coming or doing something else whilst this virtue signalling goes on….

It’s show time for uncle whoever but the majority doesn’t care one iota for the grandstanding.


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[1990crow]

Newman continuing with the discredited argument that Welcome to Country is a new invention
I don't know why conservatives keep peddling this myth

Because it meets their agenda to divide Australia whilst they steal the wealth from everyone.

 

[1990crow]

Newman continuing with the discredited argument that Welcome to Country is a new invention
I don't know why conservatives keep peddling this myth

Sam Newman is an awful person. Full stop.

 

[schneebly111]

Good on Sam for doing what he says and he isn’t the only one who does… I’ve survived the last two years by arriving late when I know one’s coming or doing something else whilst this virtue signalling goes on….

Most Australians are respectful and courteous. You aren’t winning any support by pretending to do “something else”. You just look like a disrespectful flog.

Honestly grow up

It’s show time for uncle whoever but the majority doesn’t care one iota for the grandstanding.

“Uncle whoever”? **** me…..

Newman has been calling on people to boo the WTC and Acknowledgements for years now and even a drunken Collingwood crowd at a night game refused to.

 

[Pistol Night]

Most Australians are respectful and courteous. You aren’t winning any support by pretending to do “something else”. You just look like a disrespectful flog.

Honestly grow up



“Uncle whoever”? **** me…..

Newman has been calling on people to boo the WTC and Acknowledgements for years now and even a drunken Collingwood crowd at a night game refused to.

Gee thanks for confirming its that absurd we wouldn't do it

 

[Goroyals22]

Most Australians are respectful and courteous. You aren’t winning any support by pretending to do “something else”. You just look like a disrespectful flog.

Honestly grow up



“Uncle whoever”? **** me…..

Newman has been calling on people to boo the WTC and Acknowledgements for years now and even a drunken Collingwood crowd at a night game refused to.

He called on people to boo once and walked it back to slow hand clapping or ignoring it all together which is what most people do..

Most tolerate it…

And whoever it is isn’t my uncle or aunty so they don’t have that title with me .

No one needs to sit politely and listen to stuff like the below which occurred at the Canberra ceremony…

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[Celebrity 101]

Who else enjoyed a lovely Australia Day. Beautiful weather. Fireworks in some coastal towns by night. BBQ and drinks during the day. Real sense of pride and love for Australia.

Felt like for the first time in a long while, Australia Day felt like it did many years ago. A day of people coming together to celebrate living in the greatest country in the world. People no longer afraid or feeling compelled to conform to the woke mobs holding us to ransom in this country.

The tide is turning and the people who call Melbourne Naarm, who also sadly block our gorgeous trams in the CBD from taking lovely Australians to their Australia Day festivities can take their protests to inside their soy latte, card only, gender neutral cafes.

 

[Gough]

Who else enjoyed a lovely Australia Day. Beautiful weather. Fireworks in some coastal towns by night. BBQ and drinks during the day. Real sense of pride and love for Australia.

Felt like for the first time in a long while, Australia Day felt like it did many years ago. A day of people coming together to celebrate living in the greatest country in the world. People no longer afraid or feeling compelled to conform to the woke mobs holding us to ransom in this country.

The tide is turning and the people who call Melbourne Naarm, who also sadly block our gorgeous trams in the CBD from taking lovely Australians to their Australia Day festivities can take their protests to inside their soy latte, card only, gender neutral cafes.

Sounds like Albanese's really uniting the country.

 

[schneebly111]

He called on people to boo once and walked it back to slow hand clapping or ignoring it all together which is what most people do..

Most tolerate it…

And whoever it is isn’t my uncle or aunty so they don’t have that title with me .

No one needs to sit politely and listen to stuff like the below which occurred at the Canberra ceremony…

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What is that? Where'd you get it ad what's the context?

Btw the term "deadly" is a term of endearment in Indigenous culture.

 

[schneebly111]

The tide is turning and the people who call Melbourne Naarm, who also sadly block our gorgeous trams in the CBD from taking lovely Australians to their Australia Day festivities can take their protests to inside their soy latte, card only, gender neutral cafes.

The CBD parade on the 26th had dropped attendance to 7,000 from 70,000 from 2018 to 2020. No one had cared.

The only reason it "felt" different this year is the media were screaming about it to high heaven for weeks prior, I didn't sense anything organic on the streets in most of the city, only a few more whitebread nationalist areas.