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.'
Audrey Varghese
Audrey is in her fourth year of a Law and Media (Communications and Journalism) degree at UNSW. She is passionate about advocating for minorities, issues involving intellectual property, and opinion pieces on topical issues. In her spare time she loves to dance, play sport, and spend time with family and friends.
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