Invasion Day

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Invasion Day Controversy: Jesinta Franklin's Stance Sparks National Debate

Australia Day - Indigenous Rights - Invasion Day - Jesinta Franklin - Protest Movements

Aussie model Jesinta Franklin's bold condemnation of Australia Day sparks discussions on social media. Find out how thousands are rallying for change!

The conversation around Australia Day has taken a dramatic turn with Aussie model Jesinta Franklin speaking out against the holiday, labeling it as a celebration of colonization. This reversal of opinion has stirred a national debate, with thousands expected to participate in Invasion Day rallies across the country. As Franklin's statement gains traction on social media, calls for leadership and change are echoing louder than ever.

Among the diverse array of events planned for January 26, smoking ceremonies, concerts, and mourning ceremonies will take place as a call for a new national day is voiced. The association between the Palestinian cause and Invasion Day activism has been labeled 'dangerous' by some, emphasizing the complexity of this year's discussions.

First Nations activists are set to share the spotlight with the acknowledgment of Indigenous people through dawn services and commemorative events. The solidarity between Invasion Day and Pro-Palestine protesters signifies a shift in the way Australians are reconsidering the significance of January 26.

As the nation grapples with the implications of Australia Day, thousands are expected to attend Invasion Day protests, demanding a change in the date as a sign of respect towards Indigenous cultures. With massive crowds anticipated at rallies across major cities, the push for a reevaluation of this contentious holiday grows stronger.

Did you know that the controversy surrounding Australia Day has sparked global discussions on social justice movements? Additionally, the growing solidarity between different activist groups reflects a broader shift in societal consciousness towards inclusivity and respect for diverse voices.

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Jesinta Franklin's Australia Day backflip (NEWS.com.au)

Jesinta Franklin, wife of AFL legend Buddy Franklin, appears to have reversed her opinion on Australia Day, issuing a scathing condemnation of the holiday ...

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Aussie model Jesinta Franklin condemns Australia Day as a ... (The West Australian)

Australian model Jesinta Franklin has condemned Australia Day as a celebration of colonisation to her hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.

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Statement by ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie: Invasion Day ... (ACOSS)

As Violet Roumeliotis, ACOSS Deputy President, wrote so eloquently earlier this week, โ€œwhether you recognise the day as 'Australia Day' or 'Invasion Day', ...

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Survival Day / Invasion Day 2024: a guide to events across the country (National Indigenous Times)

January 26 will see rallies, smoking ceremonies, concerts and mourning ceremonies across the country in a call for a new national day, as well as cele...

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Leadership called for as thousands mark Invasion Day (The Saturday Paper)

Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to march in Invasion Day rallies across the country, as the federal government is urged to signal its way ...

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'Dangerous': Activists link Palestine cause to Invasion Day activism (Sky News Australia)

Former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says it's โ€œdangerousโ€ to link the Palestinian cause to Invasion Day activism. It comes amid growing calls for the ...

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OPINION: As a girl, I marched on Survival Day. This year I'll do the ... (SBS)

Each year, on the morning of January 26 we, the palawa/pakana community gather, strong and proud, outside the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) to march ...

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First Nations activists will share January 26 this year, but not all agree (ABC News)

You may be wondering why the Aboriginal and Palestinian flags will fly together on Survival Day, but sharing the national spotlight with another minority ...

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Dawn services honour Indigenous people as Australia grapples with ... (ABC Message Stick)

Dawn services are a way for the community to pay their respects to the Aboriginal people who were killed during the business of settling Australia, ...

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Crowds gather at Invasion Day rallies calling for Australia Day date ... (ABC News)

Australians are gathering at Indigenous-led rallies across the country, calling for the date of Australia Day to be changed as a sign of respect towards ...

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Thousands to attend Invasion Day protests (The Northern Daily Leader)

Demonstrators in Melbourne are expected to descend on state parliament from 10am (AEDT) on Friday in what organisers describe as one of the longest-standing ...

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Massive crowds expected at annual Brisbane Invasion Day rally (Courier Mail)

Thousands of people are expected to march in Brisbane City on Friday in solidarity with Indigenous people as part of the annual Invasion Day rally, ...

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Invasion Day and Pro-Palestine protesters unite for rally (Herald Sun)

Crowds of Melburnians are set to march through the CBD as part of the Invasion Day rally, opposing the celebration of Australia Day on January 26.

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Thousands to attend Invasion Day protests (National Indigenous Times)

Thousands of protesters are expected to attend Invasion Day and Survival Day rallies around the nation, with major events held in every capital city. ...

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Invasion Day 2024 live updates: thousands rally in Melbourne ... (The Guardian)

Australia news live: Invasion Day rallies hear calls to address Indigenous incarceration and for 'solidarity' with Palestine.

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'No pride in genocide': Thousands storm Brisbane CBD for Invasion ... (Courier Mail)

Thousands of people are marching through the Brisbane CBD demanding a change to the date of Australia Day in a fiery Invasion Day rally. Samantha Scott.

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