Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January, the anniversary of Britain’s First Fleet arriving in Sydney in 1788, the day is controversial as it marks the start of Australia’s colonisation.

Branded by its critics as “Invasion Day”, it attracts annual protest rallies drawing attention to the injustices faced by Indigenous people.

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Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in ‘Invasion Day’ protests

Australia Day – Invasion Day

The Day of Mourning

Standbeeld in Melbourne aan enkels doorgezaagd uit protest tegen Australia Day