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Melbourne council to vote on motion regarding Australia Day date

A Melbourne council is set to hold a vote on a motion that challenges the current date of Australia Day.

First reported 1 hour ago · latest update 1 hour ago
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A motion has been formally introduced to challenge the recognition of the date of Australia Day within a Melbourne council. This proposal is set to be put forward at an upcoming council meeting, where local representatives will address the issue directly.

The upcoming vote will specifically focus on the recognition of the date on which Australia Day is held. By bringing this motion to the floor, the council will decide whether to maintain or alter its current stance on the national day's date.

The proceedings will take place during a scheduled council meeting in Melbourne. This meeting will serve as the official forum for council members to debate the motion and subsequently cast their votes on the matter.

The introduction of this motion establishes a formal challenge to the date of Australia Day at the local government level. The final decision on the council's recognition of the date will be determined by the outcome of the scheduled vote.

T.A.M synthesised this read from Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Australia), since the primary outlet was thin or region-locked.
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90 Sydney Morning Herald ★ most authoritative citation

Melbourne council motion set to challenge the date of Australia Day

A motion will see the recognition of Australia Day’s date put to a vote at a council meeting in Melbourne.

1 hour ago
89 The Age (Australia)

Melbourne council motion set to challenge the date of Australia Day

A motion will see the recognition of Australia Day’s date put to a vote at a council meeting in Melbourne.

1 hour ago

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