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The Forum > General Discussion > Don't just remove Australia Day merchandise or change the date, remove the day!

Don't just remove Australia Day merchandise or change the date, remove the day!

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At the end of June 2021, almost 1.2 million people who were born in the United Kingdom were living in Australia, 1.9 per cent (23,300) less than at 30 June 2011. This makes it the largest migrant community in Australia, equivalent to 15.6 per cent of Australia's overseas-born population and 4.6 per cent of Australia's total population.
They still have a link to the language and culture that built this Country. The Crown does not create a problem to this group, it is those that want Australia to look like and function like where they came from.
Posted by Josephus, Thursday, 18 January 2024 12:34:27 PM
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Josephus,

Many cultural groups built this country.
And the British people who came here are
part of that group. However we are all Australians.
And that is something that some still refuse to
accept.
Posted by Foxy, Thursday, 18 January 2024 1:39:03 PM
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For the record - in the last 2021 Census only 33%
of the Australian population are Australians whose
ancestry originates (whether sole or partial) in
England. 67% of the population make up non-British
ethnic groups. Our strong economy, beautiful landscapes
and diverse culture appeals to many people who today
come from many different lands.
Posted by Foxy, Thursday, 18 January 2024 1:58:51 PM
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Proud Boy Jose'

"Most accommodated the local aboriginal population into their communities." What rubbish, you said so yourself that in the Northern rivers of NSW where you came from, the Aboriginals were confined to a black's camp on the river bank! You wouldn't even let their kids swim in the local town pool!
Posted by Paul1405, Thursday, 18 January 2024 2:48:16 PM
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Interesting Yougov poll results.

"49% of Australians still think that Australia Day should only be celebrated on January 26. 21% of voters believe that it should be moved to a different day, with 30% believing that a two-day public holiday that celebrates both old and new is a good idea."

http://au.yougov.com/politics/articles/48416-only-1-in-5-australians-back-duttons-call-to-boycott-woolworths

In the same poll support for Dutton's boycott sat at 20% while 66% agreed with "My main concern with supermarkets now is excessive price rises rather than this issue."
Posted by SteeleRedux, Thursday, 18 January 2024 4:28:00 PM
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Not sure why some are still banging on about the
past British history of this country. Today Australia
is made up of so many different ethnic groups that
are just as important and their contributions should
also be acknowledged. By all means lets recognize each
and every contribution - not just one selective group.

That's why Australia Day celebrations should be a day
that we can all celebrate. Not just those of us with
British ancestors who may or may not have done much.

We have ancestors who helped build our country in all
its many structures - and made it a place to which many
want to come and settle. The brits didn't do it on their
own - and Australia Day should acknowledge that fact.
Posted by Foxy, Thursday, 18 January 2024 4:51:11 PM
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