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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day

Both national holidays coincide on Jan. 26.
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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day
A young boy enjoys the Diwali light show put on by residents of Phantom Street, Nirimba Fields in western Sydney on Nov. 1, 2024. The Diwali festival, one of Hinduism's biggest, is celebrated by Indian-origin people across the world. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
1/29/2026|Updated: 1/29/2026
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An Indian-Australian law professor has questioned the decision by multiple Australian MPs to commemorate “India Republic Day” on their social media posts, which coincides with Australia Day.

Indian-born migrant Joanna Howe accused MPs of marking India’s national day “so that they can get their vote,” in a social media post.

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Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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