In response to the outcry over its decision to stop selling controversial Australia Day merchandise, Coles has announced that it will be offering a variety of products on the holiday.
However, rival Woolworths noted that it would not be selling any additional merchandise on the day.
According to the company, the decline in demand for its products has been attributed to the broader discussion about the significance of January 26.
In response to the controversy, a spokesperson for Coles has noted that the company’s products are still available in its stores.
They are designed to entertain customers during the summer season.
The spokesperson also noted that the company’s customers are very happy with the variety of Australian-themed products that it has available.
In recent years, a campaign has been carried out to change the date of Australia Day.
It has been referred to as Invasion Day by Indigenous groups, which believe that the First Fleet’s arrival on the country’s shores contributed to the oppression and deaths of the Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people.
The topic has been brought up on Facebook, where thousands of people shared their thoughts about the issue.
According to one of the users, there has been an attempt to make Australians feel bad about being proud of their country. Australia Day should be acknowledged.
Despite the controversy, many of the users who shared their thoughts on the issue noted that Australia is a multicultural society that allows various cultures to celebrate their special days.
Therefore, it should not be considered a controversial holiday to celebrate the country.
One of the users called for the removal of Easter eggs and Hot Cross Buns. However, some people supported Woolworths, stating that it was not hard to choose a different day to celebrate.
The movement behind the change of the date calls for Australia Day to not be canceled. Instead, it should be replaced with a day that is not associated with a historical incident that has caused immense grief and anger to Indigenous Australians.