‘Culture war’ developing in the lead-up to Australia Day

Independent MP Zali Steggall says every year in the lead-up to Australia Day, there’s a “culture war” that develops. “I think it’s really a shame,” she told Sky News Australia. “We need to find a way to actually come together as Australians and actually find a way where we can celebrate what we are now but also our past and recognise the price of that sharing of our land.” Ms Steggall’s remarks come after German supermarket giant Aldi joined Woolworths in refusing to stock Australia Day merchandise this year. The decision by the supermarket giants is dividing shoppers.