Cricket Australia Ignites Debate Around Australia Day

Cricket Australia Ignites Debate Around Australia Day
Australian premier replaces the NSW flag with the Aboriginal flag. Scott Barbour/Getty Images
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Cricket Australia’s decision to drop any mention of Australia Day during its promotions of the Big Bash League match on the day in question has ignited debate after the prime minister disagreed with the decision.

The move comes after years of campaigns and annual protests by Indigenous activists and their supporters on the left who wish to change Australia Day’s date from Jan. 26. Many of these activists also refer to Australia Day as Invasion Day.

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