Indigenous Researcher Says Australia Day Is Not Disrespectful to Aboriginals

His comments come as the nation grapples with the meaning and values of Australia Day.

A dog, Jesse, wears an Australian flag, as they wait to see King Charles III outside Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia on Oct. 20, 2024. Mark Baker - Pool/Getty Images

Academic and Indigenous commentator Anthony Dillon says Aussies should be proud to celebrate their national day and not be swept up in the cancel culture movement.

Australia Day is generally celebrated on Jan. 26 each year, but in recent times, has become more contentious due to its connection with European colonialism.