Former Victorian Premier Calls on Prime Minister to Declare Stance on Australia Day Debate

‘If the Prime Minister doesn’t believe in Australia Day, he ought to stand down,’ Jeff Kennett said.

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett talks during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 26, 2020. Graham Denholm/Getty Images

Former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has called on Anthony Albanese to state his position on the Australia Day debate saying the highly politicised issue will be ongoing for decades if the government’s stance is not made “now.”

“If the prime minister doesn’t believe in Australia Day, he ought to stand down,” Mr Kennett told Sky News on Jan. 24.