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Australia Day is currently celebrated on the 26th of January each year. This is the anniversary of the landing of the first permanent English Settlers in 1788, a date which the English saw as "colonising" a barren land and the native Aborigines saw as an invasion. The locals (who were not given equal rights until the 1960's) spent the next century and more in a state of constant decline and were in some places eradicated entirely (e.g. Tasmania). Their children and grandchildren were kidnapped and taken to live with "civilised" folk (the 'Stolen Generation'), and massacres of Aborigines were all too common by White settlers wanting to use the land for agriculture, not understanding the spiritual significance the Land holds for the natives.
Thus the Anniversary of the Landing of the English (The First Fleet) is something that causes a lot of pain, heartache, and anger among the indigenous people of Australia. While they are a proud part of the Australian Country there is a strong objection to having a national day of celebration on January 26 for these reasons.
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What is Labor Day called in Australia?
Labor Day in Australia is called Labour Day.
What 2 national holidays occur in Australia in January?
Australia Day, and National Day
How many people celebrate Australia Day?
The whole of the Australian population celebrate Australia day.
Why should Australia day be called invasion day?
invasion day
Why was the first day of the 20th century important to Australia?
the first day of the 20th century is important because it was the date that australia gained federation (independence)
His controversial day falls on October 12?
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On which date does Australia celebrate Australia Day?
Australia celebrates Australia Day on 26 January.
What is Labor Day in Australia?
Labor Day in Australia is called Labour Day.
What type of festivals does australia have?
Australians celebrated Australia Day which is a national day filled with festivals and celebrations. Australia Day is known as the anniversary of the day Europeans came to Australia in 1788.
Is Australia Day celebrated on the same day in each state of Australia?
Yes. All states and territories of Australia celebrate Australia Day on 26 January.
What is Labor Day called in Australia?
Labor Day in Australia is called Labour Day.
What are a few special celebrations in Australia?
Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day
When is the shortest day in sydney?
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When does Australia celebrate its Children's Day?
Australia does not celebrate a "Children's Day".
When did Australia play in the FIFA World Cup?
Australia last played in a World Cup in 2006. They were knocked out by Italy by a penalty kick. This was a very controversial decision and Sepp Blatter apologized to Australia for the poor decision.
When is Teachers' Day in Australia?
Teachers' Day in Australia is on the last Friday in October.
What day was Australia day in 2009?
Australia Day is always January 26th. In 2009, it falls out on a Monday.
