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The council justified this move by stating that the decision was made during a recent meeting to "balance the needs of the community" and offer a variety of activities, encouraging residents to spend the day “meaningfully” on January 26 but separately celebrate the holiday itself on January 25. Critics have dismissed this rationale, emphasizing that moving the date effectively erases the traditional association of Australia Day with the 26th and marginalizes those who see the date as an important national milestone.