Wokeish and complacent: How Australia has ‘lost touch with reality’ over national day celebrations

Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett says the nation has become “complacent about everything” as it continues to debate the future of Australia Day.

His comments come as both Cricket Australia and Tennis Australia refuse to acknowledge the January 26 public holiday at major events this week, while Woolworths has spoken out to clarify their stance on not selling Australia Day merchandise at their stores this week.

“We have allowed ourselves to become so complacent over the last 20 years,” Mr Kennett told Tom Elliott on 3AW Mornings.

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“We have lost touch with the reality of what Australia is, what it has become and what it’s future may be. It is almost wokeish to be in the minority.”