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Only 42 Percent of Gen Zs Support ‘Australia Day’: Poll

The polling results come as major Australian supermarkets like Woolworths and Aldi choose not to stock items for the national celebration.
Only 42 Percent of Gen Zs Support ‘Australia Day’: Poll
A spectator wears Australian flags during the fourth round singles match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Alex de Minaur of Australia during day eight of the 2023 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 23, 2023. Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
1/14/2024|Updated: 1/14/2024
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A poll of 1,000 Australians reveals the majority of the population support Australia Day being celebrated on Jan. 26.

The news comes amid renewed controversy around Australia’s national day, with multiple corporations indicating they will not put out merchandise ahead of the public holiday.

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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