Tennis Australia has cited “differing views” as part of the reason the grand slam will not host Australia Day celebrations for tennis fans.
The day was a celebration of Indigenous culture including art installations, live demonstrations, food and 14 First Nations ball kids taking to the courts for games on the day.
The first grand slam of the season also aims to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community as both players and avid tennis goers have the opportunity to partake in the “Glam Slam” as part of Pride Day this Friday. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has criticised a swathe of inner-city councils for scrapping their Australia Day citizenship ceremonies. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling
that allowed local councils greater flexibility to hold citizenship ceremonies from January 23 to January 29.
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