As it stands the demands for changing the date will not end.  We must accept there will always be small percentage of the population making this demand.  That's Democracy.  However we should not become complacent, because its more than just about changing a date.  When people call it invasion day, genocide day, do you think changing the date is going to change that thinking and everything will just go away?  It won't.  The ultimate demand will be to change Australia by name.  We already see this occurring at grassroots level in most states.  Councils are coerced into changing the names of creeks, rivers, bridges and even towns.  Some corporations like QANTAS in 2023 even went as far as suggesting they would stop referring to Sydney as Sydney and start using only the indigenous name.  Of course that was met with the expected backlash and didn't take off.

This is not a position against indigenous culture, but a defence in not removing or replacing our history.  Collectiveness is what we should be aiming for but its likely we are already there.

The activist class are the only people that have issue with Australia Day.  Even those who support it on the basis of "the date must surely offend, so it seems fair to change the date", are also swayed to the other side of keeping the date once they hear all the argument - no different to the referendum, the longer it went on, the more people heard, the more they said no.

There are many Australians who are indigenous who have become a great success all on their own, many great sport stars, professionals, regular workers and even in our parliaments around the country indigenous people are per capita greater represented than any other group. 

The activist class are people who are not representative of their communities.  If they were why not run for office?

By working together towards a more equitable and inclusive society, Australia can strive towards a future where ALL its citizens can celebrate their shared history and cultural diversity, as it should be.

The debate surrounding changing the Australia Day date is complex and multifaceted. While the idea of moving the date has received considerable attention, it is important to consider the potential consequences and wider implications of such a change. Symbolic gestures alone are not enough to address the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous Australians and frankly, all Australians.  There are many Australians particularly in regional and rural Australia who all face the same issues regardless of being Indigenous or not.  It's fair to say the amount of child sexual abuse within indigenous communities is more so than any other group.  Why isn't that being addressed and how is changing Australia Day going to fix that issue?

Changing the date changes nothing.

Rather than focusing solely on changing the date, Australia should prioritize reconciliation, inclusivity, and addressing the root causes of inequality and discrimination not just within the indigenous community but the whole of Australia. This involves a collective effort from all Australians, a commitment to education and awareness, and meaningful actions that improve the lives of all Australians.

That's another aspect of Australia Day, to consider the day, a yard stick, a moment of reflection, how far have we come as a nation?  After all Australia is the most multicultural and inclusive and tolerant society on the face of this planet by a long margin.  We all know how well we get along at regular levels.  The only thing that creates the divide are activists and those politicians who see divide in the community as a convenient distraction from the real issues.

It's important to remain resilient and to stand by using common sense.  Keep the date and celebrate our cultural diversity, that is our strength as a nation.

Lets make Australia day 2025 a massive celebration.  Please pass on to your family, friends and work colleagues.  Put Australia first not individual groups.