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Audio: Why Australia Day date sparks fierce debate for young Aussies

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When Triple J changed the date of the annual Hottest 100 countdown, it jarred many young Australians to look again at the problematic symbolism behind January 26.

'Of course it should be changed. I'm from India and we don't celebrate the day the British came over and took over the country. It's pretty disrespectful.'

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