Federal Member for Fisher Encourages Electorate to Take Pride In Australia

This Australia Day, Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace is encouraging the Fisher electorate to Sign, Show, and Share their pride in our nation.

On January 26, Australians reflect on the Australian story, pay respect to those who have gone before, and celebrate all that makes Australia the Great Southern Land.

The Sunshine Coast MP calls on all levels of Government, as well as big tech and corporate Australia to cease their campaign of shame and ideology around Australia Day. Mr Wallace encourages Australians to take pride in their country on 26 January without fear or vilification.

“We celebrate our Indigenous heritage, we celebrate settlement in this country, and we celebrate our diversity. It is what, together, has made us the greatest country in the world,” Mr Wallace said.

“We aren’t perfect, but it is a positive thing to celebrate all the things that make us uniquely Australian including the opportunities and freedom we enjoy, and to learn from our past to ensure our future is brighter than ever.”

The Federal Member is committed to being an Australian Flagbearer – unafraid to show pride in our flag, our country, and our national identity as a free, liberal, and egalitarian democracy, to celebrate our history, our heritage, and our future.

“Join me by signing the Australian Flagbearer Petition to show your support for Australia Day. A Digital Badge will be sent which can be used as a temporary profile pic or added to your email signature,” Mr Wallace said. “Show a photo of your Australia Day celebrations, Australian flag, or a description of your own quiet way of celebrating what it means to you to be a proud Australian and share this message with other proud Australians.

“We have a right to be proud of our history, to learn from our mistakes and re-ignite Australia Day as a day for all of us, where we stand proud and united.

“I’ll be celebrating at the Hinterland Australia Day celebrations at the Maleny Showgrounds and it’s my honour to attend citizenship ceremonies in Maleny and Mooloolaba on Australia Day.”

Sign the flag bearer petition at www.andrewwallacemp.com.au/flagbearer.