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Anthem change cosmetic and tokenistic | Warwick Daily News

Gold Coast Indigenous groups have weighed in on the change to a single word in the national anthem, labelling it “cosmetic” and “tokenistic”.

Anthem change cosmetic and tokenistic | Sunshine Coast Daily

But, some have called changing young to one an initial step. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the anthem s second line would change from young and free to one and free . The change is to recognise Indigenous people have inhabited Australia for thousands of years. Yugambeh man John Graham said: It makes a difference, it is more inclusive and that s one of those things … it s a start. But he also described the change as a little bit cosmetic . Other important steps needed to be taken, he said. The one word doesn t make a big difference but something along the lines of the Uluru Statement could, he said.

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