The WA branch of the RSL has overturned a ban on the performance of Welcome to Country ceremonies and the flying of the Aboriginal flag at Anzac and Remembrance Day services after a public backlash.
On Friday, it was revealed RSLWA introduced a ban in response to some members taking issue with the Ode of Remembrance being translated and delivered in Noongar at last year's Anzac dawn service in Fremantle. The veterans' organisation said at the time it did not support the performance of the ceremonies at any sites which commemorated those who died during the war.
"While having utmost respect for the traditional owners of land upon which such sites and memorials are located, RSLWA does not view it appropriate that a Welcome to Country is used at sites that were specifically established to pay homage to those who died and who came from a wide range of cultural backgrounds," the RSLWA stated.from state and federal politicians and today RSLWA chief executive John McCourt announced the policy had been withdrawn.
"Given the level of community reaction to RSLWA's advisory policy on cultural matters relating to commemoration, this policy has now been withdrawn," a statement read.
No doubt these rituals are provided gratis.
Disgraceful
ANZAC Day is a day we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, those who have served and the families and communities devastated by the impacts of war. ANZAC Day transcends race, colour, and religion. RSL didn’t get it wrong.
“The WA branch of the RSL has overturned a ban on the performance of Welcome to Country ceremonies and the flying of the Aboriginal flag at Anzac and Remembrance Day services after a public backlash”. This is a good decision. Well done to the RSL in WA 🤦♂️ . auspol
Public backlash my little tittie, it was left wing media backlash nothing else.
Let’s hope the same common sense can occur next Aust day and all marches against Australia day are cancelled!!
Thank goodness!
I thought that Aboriginals are included under our flag, which represents all Australians?
Twitter = people power. MSM are fast becoming benign & no doubt Murdoch wont be happy.
Good.
U- Turn at the 1950s
I'll be wearing my Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag shirt to Dawn Sevice this year. Don't like? Too bad!
Public backlash in headline, political backlash in body.
Good!
Gate....horse....bolted....
Weak bastards! I’m an RSL member and this is a foolish, racist decision.
Good news. Hope sense will continue to prevail and they won’t try to sneak it back in.
Nothing to do with violence and intimidation?
War, what is it good for? absolutely nothing. Will they ever learn?
Lol
Aborigines get elevated above the rest of us again! You’ve gotta love this skewed idea of equality and egalitarianism
Indigenous Australians have served in virtually every conflict and peace keeping mission in which Australia has participated since the start of last century – from the Boer War to East Timor, and Afghanistan also. Flying the flag is compulsory.
Inclusion it is not! Breaking down barriers it is not! It just satisfies those who seek to perpetuate the division. The RSL ceased to be a voice representing service personnel past and present years ago
Don't worry. We know exactly what your intent was. RSLWA.
Obviously the idea of being one people goes out the window.
Can we all just remember the purpose of Anzac day, remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice. Bullets and bombs don't discriminate.
Good
The First People of this land who also participated in the defence of Australia overseas and still do have right to use their language and flag which is part of our Australian heritage! Shame on you government to try to eliminate their right to do so!
They are still racist, just backing down because they're called out on it.
Complete public relations disaster, and their PR guy is a career journo. EmbarrassingSpagnoloJoe
Good. Not sure what planet they were on to ban Australian identity in the first place
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