Calls to ditch Harmony Day amid accusations it 'whitewashes historic and ongoing racism' in Australia

13 Mar 2023

The federal government is facing calls to restore Harmony Day to its original and internationally recognised name, with the Greens saying it "whitewashes historic and ongoing racism in Australia".

Harmony Day is marked across Australia on March 21, a date which is globally known as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi has written to Multicultural Affairs Minister Andrew Giles urging the government revert Harmony Day back to its original "name purpose and approach".

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