Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues

Some Australians expressed discontent with celebrating Australia’s national day due to its ties to colonial oppression, leading to vandalism of statues in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Critics refer to the holiday as Invasion Day or Survival Day, highlighting the historical mistreatment of Indigenous people. Recent protests are linked to the global Black Lives Matter movement, emphasizing the ongoing calls for acknowledgment of historical wrongs and demands for restitution, as seen during a visit from King Charles III last year.

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