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'We are one and free': Australia's national anthem to change in attempt to recognise Indigenous history
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| Contributor | IndyGeorgia |
| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Dec 31, 2020 10:43am |
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| Author | Daniel Hurst |
| News Date | Thursday, December 31, 2020 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The Australian government will remove a reference to the country being “young and free” in the national anthem, amid concerns the existing wording overlooks the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that stretches back tens of thousands of years.
The conservative prime minister, Scott Morrison, made the surprise announcement on New Year’s Eve, saying the change would help foster a “spirit of unity” after a year of big challenges.
From 1 January, the second line of Advance Australia Fair will say: “For we are one and free.” This replaces the existing line: “For we are young and free.”
The minimalist change was approved by the governor general, David Hurley, on the recommendation of the Morrison government. |
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