An outcry has erupted following Woolworths’ decision to remove all merchandise in preparation for Australia Day.
Many people have called for a boycott of the company, with Peter Dutton branding the move as an “outrage”.
People should boycott Woolworths until they can get some sense from the company.
On Wednesday, the company confirmed that it would not be selling any more Australia Day-related merchandise in its stores.
A spokesperson said that while Australian flags are already sold in its Big W and supermarkets, there would be no more merchandise for the holiday.
We understand that many people celebrate Australia Day and want to get together. We also have a wide range of products that can help them mark the day.
Kmart and Woolworths have also announced that they will no longer be stocking Australia Day merchandise.
Mr Dutton claimed that Banducci was being “very forward-leaning” during the Voice debate, and he was being “stupid” to make such decisions for Anthony Albanese.
Mr Dutton claimed that the Prime Minister should be calling on the CEOs of these companies to stop making these “crazy decisions”.
He said that they were aligning themselves with the agenda of Anthony Albanese, and they were pleasing the Super Funds and union bosses.
When asked about the issue, Mr Albanese noted that people should avoid doing business in Australia.
He said that his main priority was ensuring that supermarkets followed proper guidelines when it came to customer service. He also urged Australians to celebrate Australia Day by buying local.
On Australia Day, Mr Albanese said that it was important that people respect the First Nations people.
However, it’s also a day for reflection on what it means being an Australian. A spokesperson for Coles noted that the company would still be selling Australia Day merchandise.
A spokesperson for the company noted that it was still selling a range of Australian-themed products, which are popular with its customers.
It comes as some young Australians have also joined the chorus of those who are unhappy with the decision. One of them is Carla Efstratiou, a commentator for Tiktok.
She claimed that Australia Day had become a part of the country’s cultural decline, and it was being phased out by major corporations and the government.
She also called out the company for displaying “double standards” by not displaying “Happy Diwali” signs in its stores.
At the time, she stated that she was fine with the company celebrating India’s biggest religious festival, but she did not want to put up an Australian flag on January 26.
Diwali is a major holiday in the country, and it’s also a religious festival held by Hindus all around the world.
In recent years, a campaign has been carried out to change Australia Day’s date.
This is because it’s believed that the First Fleet’s raising of the British flag on January 26 led to the oppression and deaths of the Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people.
According to historian Professor Ryan, over 10,000 Aboriginal people were killed in over 400 massacres by the British and settlers.
Thousands more died due to the introduction of diseases brought by the newcomers.
Commentators on the right side of the political spectrum called out Woolworths for its decision. Prue MacSween called for a boycott of the company.
She stated that it was time for people to voice their opinion and boycott the companies that are harming Australia. She suggested hitting the cash register to put a stop to their unethical activities.