Tag: welcome-to-country
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Why ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremonies Are Divisive in Australia
You’re an Australian. You work hard, pay your taxes, look out for your neighbours. Then one day, suddenly, you’re told this isn’t your country anymore. In fact, you’re on stolen land, you’re a coloniser, and it’s time you paid up.This is what the ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony actually means – it’s become a direct attack on…
JANE AGIRTAN INDEPENDENT 