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Nurturing unity amidst controversy

By Steven Schwartz - posted Monday, 29 January 2024


Australia Day should serve as a platform for constructive dialogue rather than a battleground for divisive narratives.

It is an occasion to celebrate the nation's achievements, acknowledge its historical complexities, and pave the way for a better future.

Most important of all, Australia Day is a moment to extend a warm welcome to our newest citizens.

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May they find in this sunburnt land not only a new home but also an opportunity to help Australia achieve its true essence-optimism, inclusiveness, and steadfastness in the pursuit of a better world.

To quote Martin Luther King, "We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now."

 

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Emeritus Professor Steven Schwartz AM is the former vice-chancellor of Macquarie University (Sydney), Murdoch University (Perth), and Brunel University (London).

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