‘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.

People pose for a photo as they hold an Australia flag at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 26, 2022. Diego Fedele/Getty Images

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.