General Discussions

[Lods]

'Australia' was actually born as a nation, and no longer a group of independent colonies, on January 1st, 1901. Seems a logical date for Australia Day. A day when all Australians, regardless of race/religion/colour or creed, can celebrate all that is Aussie AND all our roots.

For arguments sake, parades in all capital cities, major rural cities, with floats/representations/music from all those who make up 'Australia' - indigenous Aussies, English, Greeks, Italians, Irish, Scot, Japanese, Chines, Vietnamese, Indian, Pakistani, other various Asian countries... etc., etc. Acknowledging and respecting all.

But...but...but...the Holiday :o
It's already a Holiday. >

Of course it's the best date and makes the most sense.
We can always have a holiday on the 2nd.

You know one of the funny things about the 26th January is that it's logistically an excellent date.
End of school holidays.
A lot of people returning to work
A lot of Summer sports actually hold championships over that long weekend because that Christmas/ New year time a lot of people are away.