The decision by the Australia Venue Co. to ban Australia Day celebrations at their pubs across the nation has divided many opinions.

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton joined 3AW Drive and had his say on the pub group’s decision to ban Australia Day celebrations for over 200 pubs across Australia.

“I just don’t think we go to a pub to be lectured to on politics,” Dutton said on 3AW Drive. 

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“It’s just nonsense, let Australians celebrate their national day.”

Click PLAY to listen to Peter Dutton’s full interview with Jacqui Felgate

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