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Hardware Giant Says Stores Free to Celebrate ‘Australia Day’ How They Wish

The move comes as the national celebration becomes the focus of ongoing debate with some major retailers opting not to sell Australia Day products.
Hardware Giant Says Stores Free to Celebrate ‘Australia Day’ How They Wish
Bunnings Warehouse is seen in Maribyrnong on August 4, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
1/12/2024|Updated: 1/16/2024
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Bunnings has revealed stores are free to choose to celebrate Australia Day however they wish following concerns raised by One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson.

The senator recently claimed she spoke to a Bunnings employee who had been told not to wear items celebrating Australia Day.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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