Invasion Day 2019: rallies and actions
We recognise 26 January as a day of protest against invasion and the violent legacies of colonialism. Overland staff will be attending Invasion and Survival Day actions across the country. We encourage our readers to do the same. #sovereigntyneverceded #abolishaustraliaday
Details for some of the actions happening tomorrow, Saturday 26 January:
Melbourne
10.30 am, Parliament House steps
Sydney
11 am, Hyde Park South, corner of Liverpool and Elizabeth streets
Details
Aboriginal Embassy, Canberra
9 am–9 pm, Garema Place, city
Details
Meanjin (Brisbane)
10 am, Emma Miller Place, Roma Street
Details
Perth, Forrest Chase
12 pm, Murray Street Mall
Details
Tandanya Survival Day (Adelaide)
11 am, Semaphore Beach
Details
Hobart
11 am, Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
Details
Tulaminakali (Devonport)
11.30 am, Road House Park, Victoria Parade
Details
Darwin
11.30 am, Civic Park, city
Details
Further reading / listening
Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance – WAR
Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR), Abolishing ‘Australia Day’ and DRMNGNOW (3CR mp3)
IndigenousX (independent Indigenous media)
‘26 January, or thereabouts’ (essay in summer Overland)
Thank you for all of the information in the editorial and in this publication. These articles will make it easier to have discussions with those who either do not know what the arguments against Australia Day are (especially the significance of the date) and will assist in persuading people to think differently to how they have previously believed the history of this country to be. I had one such discussion on Australia day, and I think it is easier to ‘win hearts and minds’ when armed with a rational argument, as well as the passionate interest of righting past wrongs and working towards justice.
I attended a ‘change the date rally’ in Hobart and the mood for change and increase in awareness, as well as increased attendance, was there for all to see.
Thank you again.
Merlene Abbott