We wrote a blog about Australian Venue Co. (AVC)—a chain of over 200 pubs—which made a bold move by deciding not to celebrate Australia Day, acknowledging the pain and division it causes for many, especially First Nations peoples.

But after public backlash and boycott threats, the company reversed its decision!

This backflip was a missed opportunity for leadership. It signalled that public pressure could outweigh a commitment to truth-telling and inclusion. 

Read blog:

https://www.clothingthegaps.com.au/blogs/blogs/jan-26-the-great-pub-debate