The prime minister has dodged questions over Liberal leader Peter Dutton's commitment to force councils to hold Australia Day events on January 26 if he wins the coming federal election.

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Peter Dutton has doubled down on an Australia Day election promise, claiming the PM had signalled to councils the day is “something to be ashamed of”.

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged that if he wins power, within 100 days he will force all local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on Jan. 26—Australia Day.
“I want us not to be divided, but I want us to stand up for what we believe in, and we will do that again, and we will have pride again in our country,” Dutton stated.
Australia Day is a national celebration commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet to the country from the …

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Dutton Pledges to Restore Jan. 26 Citizenship Ceremonies Within 100 Days If Elected

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has signalled the possibility of legislating January 26 as Australia Day to prevent future date changes as he blamed “woke CEOs and a weak prime minister” for undermining the celebration.

Australia Day has been contentious with some calling for it to be renamed ‘Invasion Day.’ 
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged that if he wins power, within 100 days he will force all local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on Jan. 26—Australia Day. “I want us not to be divided, but I want us to stand up for what we believe in, and we will do that again, and we will have pride again in our country,” Dutton stated. Australia Day is a…

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By HARRISON CHRISTIAN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:40 GMT, January 14, 2025 | Updated: 02:53 GMT, January 14, 2025 
A western Sydney mayor has called out “woke” councils across the country who are choosing not to hold their citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day. It comes as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced he would reinstate the requirement for councils to hold their ceremonies on January 26. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese m…

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Mayor Exposes Huge Problem With Councils Cancelling Australia Day Citizenship Ceremonies - After 81 Opted Out

By HARRISON CHRISTIAN FOR DAILY POST AUSTRALIA Published: 02:40 GMT, January 14, 2025 | Updated: 02:53 GMT, January 14, 2025 
A western Sydney mayor has called out “woke” councils across the country who are choosing not to hold their citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day. It comes as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced he would reintroduce a requirement for councils to hold their ceremonies on January 26. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese i…

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The Prime Minister has challenged the opposition leader to show bipartisan support after a spat over Australia Day and claims January 26 day ‘didn’t matter’.

PM refuses to bite as Dutton seeks fight on Australia Day events

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