Australia Day

‘The clean up alone is about $10,000 and that’s before we get to the cost of repairing and reinstating the statue.’

Yet a separate statue of Captain Cook in another council area could be removed entirely.

The statue was toppled and vandalised with red paint on the weekend.

State Premier Chris Minns intends to implement a zero-tolerance policy for neo-Nazi insignia.

Victorian Police confirmed with the Epoch Times they are investigating the incident.

‘Whatever Australia Day means to you, we wish you an enjoyable day,’ said Spudshed founder.

North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs called for a date change, while Port Adelaide said they respect everyone’s ‘right to choose’ how they reflect on today.

In the last few weeks, several of Australia’s most prominent organisations have revealed their stance on the national holiday.

Pro-Palestinian protestors also took part in the protests.

Cricket and Tennis Australia have both faced pressure for opting out of mentioning the public holiday during major tournaments.

Pro-Palestinian protesters have joined hands with Indigenous advocacy groups to hold some rallies in Sydney on Jan. 26.

‘This sort of vandalism, has no place in our society,’ Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen said.

Encouragingly, despite the indoctrination meted out during the formal years of education, young Australians aged 25-34 overwhelmingly support our national day.

‘If the Prime Minister doesn’t believe in Australia Day, he ought to stand down,’ Jeff Kennett said.

The supermarket giant is grappling with a storm of criticism after revelations it would not stock product celebrating Australia Day.

Independent grocer lambastes retail giant.

‘Both cricket and tennis should revisit this decision … This is a day that we need to come together as a nation for,’ the NSW premier said.

Woolworths has noted that the non-availability of Australia Day merchandise is merely a business decision.