Australians Now Contemplating Whether ‘Woke’ Has Gone Too Far

Following the defeat of The Voice, some institutions are banning Welcome to Country ceremonies.

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Australians Now Contemplating Whether ‘Woke’ Has Gone Too Far — The Australia National Flag, The Aboriginal Flag, and The Torres Strait Islander Flag are seen inside the stadium prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Sydney Football Stadium in Australia, on July 25, 2023. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

By Eric Abetz

12/5/2023Updated: 12/21/2023

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“For we are one and free” is the second line that Australians recite when singing their national anthem.

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The Hon. Eric Abetz was an Australian Liberal Party senator from 1994-2022. He has held several cabinet positions and served on parliamentary committees examining Electoral Matters, Native Title, Legal and Constitutional Affairs, as well as Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade.

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