What is the significance of Australia Day?

Answer 1

Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in New South Wales on 26 January 1788. This was a significant date because it marked the beginning of European settlement in and colonisation of Australia.

As well as the arrival of the British Admiralty's First Fleet to Port Jackson, Australia Day celebrates the unfurling of the British flag at Sydney Cove, and the proclamation of British sovereignty, under King George III of Great Britain, over the eastern Australian seaboard including, for the first time, Van Diemen's land (later called Tasmania). Lieutenant James Cook had explored most of the eastern coast in 1770. The three events made concrete the subsequent British intentions and plans for permanent settlement of the continent.

Many Australians do not actually realise the significance of Australia Day, having misconceptions about why we have Australia Day (such as thinking it is when James Cook first landed on Australia's shores). Many Australians are just happy to have a day off work.

Answer 2

The day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, the unfurling of the British flag at Sydney Cove and the proclamation of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia. Despite what many people believe, it has nothing to do with Captain Cook.

Australia Day is an official public Holiday in every state and territory of Australia, and is marked by the order of Australia and Australian of the year awards, along with an address from the Prime minister. It is also the day when many citizenship ceremonies are held, allowing immigrants to become Australian citizens.

Answer 3

Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in New South Wales on 26 January 1788. This was a significant date because it marked the beginning of European settlement in and colonisation of Australia.

As well as the arrival of the British Admiralty's First Fleet to Port Jackson, Australia Day celebrates the unfurling of the British flag at Sydney Cove, and the proclamation of British sovereignty, under King George III of Great Britain, over the eastern Australian seaboard including, for the first time, Van Diemen's land (later called Tasmania). Lieutenant James Cook had explored most of the eastern coast in 1770. The three events made concrete the subsequent British intentions and plans for permanent settlement of the continent.

Many Australians do not actually realise the significance of Australia Day, having misconceptions about why we have Australia Day (such as thinking it is when James Cook first landed on Australia's shores). Many Australians are just happy to have a day off work.

Answer 4

Contrary to popular belief, Australia Day has nothing to do with celebrating the day Captain Cook landed in Australia.

Australia Day marks the beginning of European settlement in Australia, and the raising of the British flag on Australian soil for the first time.

Australia was first settled by British convicts. The First Fleet of convicts arrived in botany Bay on 18 January 1788, but Governor Arthur Phillip immediately determined that there was insufficient fresh water, an absence of usable timber, poor quality soil and no safe harbour at Botany Bay. Thus the fleet was moved to Port Jackson, arriving on 26 January 1788.

Australia Day has become a day to celebrate our national identity, and what it is to be "Australian". This is also the day when many immigrants who have undergone citizenship education become naturalised Australians in citizenship ceremonies.

Answer 5

Australia Day is a special day of celebration for Australians held on 26 January each year.

The day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, the unfurling of the British flag at Sydney Cove and the proclamation of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia. Despite what many people believe, it has nothing to do with Captain Cook.

Australia Day is an official public Holiday in every state and territory of Australia, and is marked by the order of Australia and Australian of the year awards, along with an address from the Prime minister. It is also the day when many citizenship ceremonies are held, allowing immigrants to become Australian citizens.

Answer 6

Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in New South Wales on 26 January 1788. This was a significant date because it marked the beginning of European settlement in and colonisation of Australia.

Many Australians do not actually realise the significance of Australia Day, having misconceptions about why we have Australia Day (such as thinking it is when James Cook first landed on Australia's shores). Many Australians are just happy to have a day off work.

Answer 7

Christmas, Easter, Australia day. Birthdays, Various other religious and cultural festivals from country's all over the world.

Answer 8

• Australia Day
• Christmas
• New Year
• birthdays
• Mothers' Day and Fathers'vDay

ANZAC Day is not a celebration, but a commemoration.