Australia Day Controversy: A Symbolic Shift or Woke Overreach?

Published on January 16, 2024

Commentary Two years ago, The Epoch Times published my opinion piece in which I rhetorically asked the question whether Jan. 26 is “Australia Day” or “Invasion Day.” Now, the answer has become somewhat clearer. On Australia Day, citizens commemorate the arrival at Sydney Cove, on Jan. 26, 1788, of the First Fleet, commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip. It was the beginning of a new nation, fashioned by Western civilisation and Christianity. For a long time, Australia Day was a day of joy when many new arrivals received their naturalisation papers, and deserving Australians were honoured for their contributions to the country. But nowadays, in the weeks leading up to Australia Day, citizens will undoubtedly have to endure an annual season of whining by people who consider Jan. 26 to be “Invasion Day.”...

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