‘Woke Agenda’: Opposition Calls for Boycott of Supermarket Giant Amid Australia Day Controversy

Published on January 11, 2024

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on shoppers to boycott supermarket giant Woolworths after it declined to stock Australia Day merchandise. The supermarket giant has decided not to sell any products celebrating the national public holiday on Jan. 26. Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet on Jan. 26, 1788, and the raising of the flag by Arthur Phillip at Sydney Cove. Mr. Dutton said it was up to people what they buy, but encouraged the public to stay away from Woolworths in light of the decision. “I think it’s up to customers whether they want to go in and buy the product or not. If they don’t want to celebrate Australia Day, well that’s a decision for them, but I think people should boycott Woolworths,” Mr. Dutton said on 2GB radio....