Australians Observe Australia Day Holiday As Debate Continues Over Changing The Date

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Beachgoers enjoy warm weather on Australia Day at Bondi Beach on January 26, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is the official national day of Australia and is celebrated annually on January 26 to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet to Sydney in 1788. Indigenous Australians refer to the day as 'Invasion Day' and there is growing support to change the date to one which can be celebrated by all Australians. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)