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Cricket Australia stands firm on ‘Australia Day’ decision despite Scott Morrison’s criticism
Cricket Australia (CA) is standing its ground in not referring to January 26 as “Australia Day” as part of its Big Bash League (BBL) promotions, after consultation with its Indigenous advisory committee.
Key points:
- Mel Jones says Cricket Australia hopes it can help drive change with its decision
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison describes the move as “pretty ordinary”
- BBL players have supported the stance taken by Cricket Australia
CA has been criticised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison for opting to drop the term as part of its effort to normalise conversations over the date’s history, while three BBL clubs will wear Indigenous-inspired uniforms in matches on January 23, 25 and 26.
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