REFLECT, RESPECT AND CELEBRATE THIS AUSTRALIA DAY
Across the towns and villages of the Lyne electorate residents will next week come together to reflect, respect and celebrate on Australia Day 2021.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said this Australia Day, perhaps more than any other Australia Day in living memory, will be a day to acknowledge we are all part of the story of Australia.
Reflecting on the extraordinary events of the past 12 months whether fire, flood, drought or the coronavirus pandemic., Australia Day is a day for us all to also give thanks to all those who have contributed so much.
“On Australia Day, we reflect on the selfless and courageous sacrifice of thousands of emergency personnel and frontline workers who put the safety and wellbeing of others before their own.”
“We celebrate the resilience of communities and the spirit of helping, giving and supporting that defines us as Australians.”
“Australia Day is a day to be proud of our nation and show how much we love Australia.”
Dr Gillespie said Australia Day is not just about the past year – it is about more than 65,000 years of shared history.
We also reflect on our nation’s rich history and culture, which began tens of thousands of years ago with the First Australians.
“We reflect on our modern history – the waves of immigration that have shaped us into one of the world’s great multicultural success stories and we celebrate those new Australians making their citizenship pledge on Australia Day.
“Australia’s place in the world is built on our shared values of respect for freedom of the individual, democracy, commitment to the rule of law and equality of opportunity – on Australia Day we celebrate our nation’s place in the world.”
“We all have different views and backgrounds, but Australia Day is a day to respect and share the stories, histories and contributions everyday Australians, like those across our region have made, and continue to make, to our nation.”
For Official Australia Day celebrations please refer to your local council website.
Find out how to celebrate Australia Day your way at www.australiaday.org.au