Did you know that if federation had not occurred, the Premiers of the different colonies on the Australian continent, would like the New Zealand Premier had simply changed their titles from Premier to Prime Minister and some years later, like the New Zealanders, changed the name of the governor in each colony to Governor General, thus their would have been six New Zealand like countries on the Australian continent.

But, thankfully Australia became a single nation on January 1st 1901. http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/explore/federation/nation/index.aspx

Does anyone have any suggestions on how we as a Nation can start celebrating the real Australia Day on January 1st?

Wow, deja vu.

Any suggestions?. Referendum?.

The most appropriate way to celebrate is to have yearly dawn services in every Aussie city and town on the day, during which we apologise to the aboriginal people for invading their Land, then for the rest of the day we all reach out our hands towards the aboriginal people with friendship, understanding and love.

There is no better or more appropriate way to celebrate the day.

Transki, you are a genius.

Dawn Services could be held on January 1st to commemorate the sacrifice of Indigenous Australians in the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Most cities have botanical gardens or
parks.

Why not invite all the various communities
that make up the population of any given city
throughout the country - to
take part in a Festival of Song, Dance, Food,
and Culture, in a designated park or botanical
garden.

The different cultures, costumes, et cetera
would bring the communities together in a
spirit of solidarity and would enable young
and old to see and enjoy the diversity that
makes up this nation of ours. The Indigenous
People would of course be invited to take part.

Stalls could be set up - each community responsible
for their own - and the day would end up being
a celebration of what makes Australia great!

cont'd ...

A Dawn Service - I doubt would attract
that many people - due to everyone having
celebrated New Year's Eve the night before.

However, what about ending the day with
fire-works?