Melbourne Metropolis Council will possible advocate for the federal authorities to alter the date of Australia Day whereas nonetheless holding citizenship ceremonies and actions on January 26.
An announcement launched by the council mentioned councillors would take into account an choices paper that confirmed sturdy help for the change of date at a gathering subsequent week.
“Council additionally consulted with the 5 conventional proprietor organisations that make up the Japanese Kulin, which unanimously help altering the date,” the assertion mentioned.
Council mentioned they might nonetheless problem permits for occasions delivered by the state authorities and different organisations on Australia Day.
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Actions that acknowledge First Nations views would additionally proceed.
Nevertheless, any determination to alter the date should be made at federal authorities stage.
Councillors will debate the movement and make additional feedback on the difficulty at Tuesday evening’s assembly.
