Australian Olympic champion Cathy Freeman has called for an amendment to the national anthem, a move which Sky News host Chris Kenny said was a “good idea". Olympic Gold Medalist Cathy Freeman has come out in support of the Recognition in Anthem Project, which argues the current anthem "doesn't acknowledge Indigenous existence in Australia”.
The Recognition in Anthem Project - founded by former Victorian Supreme Court judge Peter Vickery QC - launched its proposal for an updated version of Advance Australia Fair. Mr Kenny said the proposed change, is “worth doing, and worth doing in time for this year’s Olympics”. He said the changes would make the anthem "more accurate more inclusive”.
Only take her a lifetime to decide
Racism has no place in the National Anthem and Australia only has ONE flag.
Why should we listen to movie stars, athletes and celebrities for their ill-informed and often than not agenda driven political statements? Change for the sake of change isn't good, especially if it's agenda driven.
More inclusive than “ALL Australians”?
These self imposing 'Elites' are at it again. Considering that the National Anthem covers everyone as a whole, living in this country regardless of race, colour, religion etc. as 'Australian'. That's who we are. No more, no less. Enough of this Victim Card Carrying Mentally.
Just change it - time for new flags and anthems Change is good
Its equally as uninformed and ridiculous as movie stars and singers making political statements. NOBODY CARES what you all think!
Hedging your propaganda bets?
If she gives back our gold! Which of course they did not find throughout the 45/65 thousand years,,
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