About 200 people have joined the 'Invasion Day' protest in the heart of Perth to rally for changing the date of Australia Day on Thursday.
6PR radio's Alex Riddell said protesters gathered in the Supreme Court Gardens, saying they want the day to moved to a different date as the 26th of January is the day marking Australia's invasion by Captain Cook and the first fleet.
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The Fremantle council voted to scrap the Australia Day fireworks declaring they are insensitive towards indigenous people. Vision: Nine News Perth.
Aboriginal Elder Uncle Ben said he was sick of protesting about the issue and the Australian flag had caused Aboriginal people a lot of pain.
'Invasion day' rally have been held around the country today.
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