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Australia Day: Poll examines attitudes to controversial date Australia Day: Poll examines attitudes to controversial date
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Less than half of Australians know the historical origin of the country's national day, according to a poll.Less than half of Australians know the historical origin of the country's national day, according to a poll.
Australia Day, on 26 January, has been the subject of debate in recent times over concerns it is offensive to indigenous Australians.Australia Day, on 26 January, has been the subject of debate in recent times over concerns it is offensive to indigenous Australians.
The day commemorates the arrival of British settlers in 1788, an event some indigenous people call "invasion day".The day commemorates the arrival of British settlers in 1788, an event some indigenous people call "invasion day".
A survey conducted by the Australia Institute, a think tank, has shed light on national attitudes to the day.A survey conducted by the Australia Institute, a think tank, has shed light on national attitudes to the day.
Findings from the survey of 1,417 Australians, described as nationally representative, included: The poll of 1,417 Australians, described as nationally representative, showed:
"This polling shows that while Australia Day is important to most Australians, most people are laid back about the date we celebrate on," said Ebony Bennett, the institute's deputy director."This polling shows that while Australia Day is important to most Australians, most people are laid back about the date we celebrate on," said Ebony Bennett, the institute's deputy director.
Last year, controversy over the day saw protests held around the country.Last year, controversy over the day saw protests held around the country.
The government has repeatedly said the date should not be changed, and that a majority of Australians support it.The government has repeatedly said the date should not be changed, and that a majority of Australians support it.
"An attack on Australia Day is a repudiation of the values the day celebrates: freedom, a fair go, mateship and diversity," Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said last year."An attack on Australia Day is a repudiation of the values the day celebrates: freedom, a fair go, mateship and diversity," Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said last year.
The left-wing Greens party reignited discussion this week by launching a campaign to change the date.The left-wing Greens party reignited discussion this week by launching a campaign to change the date.
The government has criticised local councils in recent times for moving celebrations from 26 January.The government has criticised local councils in recent times for moving celebrations from 26 January.