South Australian Council Shifts Australia Day to Different Date

A local SA government appears to have made use of new federal rules allowing citizenship ceremonies to be held 3 days from Australia Day.

Women take a selfie at The Mercantile Hotel in The Rocks in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 26, 2021. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

The City of Mitcham council in South Australia has invited the community to celebrate Australia Day and welcome its new citizens on Jan. 23, three days ahead of the actual date of celebrations.

While most traditional Australia Day events tend to be held during the day, the council’s celebrations will be held by night.