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But when we look at people’s attitudes on the ground, it’s a lot less polarised.

We can see a slow but steady drift towards recognising that the day is a bit problematic for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and if we want to all celebrate together, then that may mean that we have to find another day.

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