‘Proud and Grateful’: City Council Makes Australia Day Merchandise Free to Counter Supermarkets’ Stance

‘We are forever proud and grateful for the opportunities this country has provided for us,” Fairfield’s city council mayor said.

Nina Nguyen

1/14/2024|Updated: 1/16/2024

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An Australian city council will make Australia Day merchandise available for free after two major supermarkets confirmed they would not stock the products in 2024.

Supermarket chains Aldi and Woolworths recently announced they would not sell Australia Day merchandise ahead of Jan. 26.

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Nina Nguyen

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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].

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