Hardware Giant Says Stores Free to Celebrate ‘Australia Day’ How They Wish

Bunnings has revealed stores are free to choose to celebrate Australia Day however they wish following concerns raised by One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson. The senator recently claimed she spoke to a Bunnings employee who had been told not to wear items celebrating Australia Day. Since then, Ms. Hanson has clarified that Bunnings has been in contact with her to explain its position, and she appreciated the company reaching out. The country’s biggest hardware and garden centre chain, owned by Wesfarmers, told The Epoch Times stores are free to celebrate Australia national day how they choose. Director of Store Operations Ben Camire said, “We recognise that Australia Day means different things to people across the community and we always want to ensure we respect those views.”...