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Anybody who wants to - mostly Australians who want to celebrate the establishment of Australia, and its history. It tends to be a commemoration not so much of the First Fleet's arrival, but of all things Australian in general. There is much less fervor surrounding it than some other countries national days such as celebrated in the US.
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What does Australia Day represent?
Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in Port Jackson, New South Wales, on 26 January 1788. This was a significant date because it marked the beginning of European settlement in and colonisation of Australia. Therefore, Australia Day tends to be a celebration of what it means to be Australian. For the indigenous people of Australia, it represents the beginning of their displacement from their traditional homelands, the loss of their culture, their language, their traditions and, in some cases, their children.
Who invented Australia Day?
There is no straightforward answer to this question.Australia Day commemorates the landing of the First Fleet and the arrival of the first European settlers in Australia.The first celebrations of the landing of the First Fleet were held in 1791, while Captain Arthur Phillip was still the Governor of New South Wales. By 1804, 26 January was referred to as First Landing Day or Foundation Day.On the 150th anniversary of the landing of the First Fleet, the Australian Natives' Association (referring to Australian-born people of European heritage, not the indigenous people) advocated celebrating 26 January as Australia Day every year. By 1935, the term "Australia Day" was used among all of Australia's states and territories to mark the anniversary of this first white settlement.
What was the day we now call Australia Day originally called?
26 January was originally referred to as First Landing Day or Foundation Day.
When were anti discrimination laws introduced into Australia?
not yesterday the day before
When did the first Europeans settle in Australia?
The First Fleet, consisting of British convicts and soldiers, arrived in Sydney on January 26th 1788. This day is commemorated each year as 'Australia Day.'
