We need sustained, honest discussions about why we are no closer to closing the gap and addressing our nation’s unfinished business. Instead we get delay dressed up as action
As Australians wind down over the January break and welcome in the new year, a familiar pattern begins. Media headlines start to surface, and social media feeds fill with polls from major outlets asking, “Should we change the date of Australia Day?” People are invited to react with an emoji to vote yes or no, and the comment sections quickly flood with strongly held opinions.
This happens every year. Like clockwork.