‘Voices of Monash’ Founder Fights to Revive Australia Day Celebrations

After narrowly missing out on a Jells Ward seat, local small business owner voices concern over the lack of Australia Day festivities for the community.

City Of Monash Councillor aspirant Marcus Fernandez meeting local residents in Jells Ward. Supplied

Marcus Fernandez says he will give out national flags himself if his local district the City of Monash does not celebrate Australia Day on Jan. 26.

Fernandez, who runs the Voices of Monash initiative after narrowly missing out on a Jells Ward councillor seat during the Victorian local government elections in November, has been campaigning to restore national pride back to inner-city Melbourne on Australia Day.