Australia Day Controversy 2024 Controversy. Whether to change the date of australia day has been a subject of debate for many years, as has whether to change the australian flag, which includes the british union jack. But as more people and businesses quietly opt out, and annual invasion day protests gather steam, some experts say it's unclear if revamping australia day will help future.

As a result of this discourse, retailers woolworths and big w have announced that they will not be selling australia day merchandise in 2024. Australia day, a public holiday marking the arrival of the first ships carrying british convicts in sydney in 1788, is traditionally celebrated on january 26 with family parties and.