Support for an alternative Australian anthem is growing with a new version reportedly being backed by rugby league star Latrell Mitchell. The Indigenous NRL player previously criticised the singing of the current national anthem at the Aussies Rugby Championship, even though it was performed partly in the Eora language, saying that the words of the anthem should be changed. Mitchell now appears to be endorsing a new version of
Advance Australia Fair partly written by legendary Australian singer Judith Durham of The Seekers, which changes the lyrics to be more inclusive. Durham first performed the new anthem in 2009 and it includes lyrics such as Australia, let us stand as one, upon this sacred land .
Support for an alternative Australian anthem is growing with a new version reportedly being backed by rugby league star Latrell Mitchell. The Indigenous NRL player previously criticised the singing of the current national anthem at the Aussies Rugby Championship, even though it was performed partly in the Eora language, saying that the words of the anthem should be changed. Mitchell now appears to be endorsing a new version of
Advance Australia Fair partly written by legendary Australian singer Judith Durham of The Seekers, which changes the lyrics to be more inclusive. Durham first performed the new anthem in 2009 and it includes lyrics such as Australia, let us stand as one, upon this sacred land .
Latrell Mitchell has thrown his support behind a new version of Advance Australia Fair with lyrics that better reflect the nation s indigenous cultures.
The song was performed by Aboriginal performer Kutcha Edward during a live theatre production in 2013 but has gained popularity after a video of the performance was shared by Indigenous fashion label Clothing The Gap on Monday.
A number of well-known Australians pledged their support by commenting on the post, including paralympic swimmer Monique Murphy, netball player Courtney Bruce and Indigenous reality TV star Telv Williams.
Vocal anthem critic and Aboriginal NRL star Latrell Williams also shared the post in his Instagram stories.
Indigenous leader welcomes important change to national anthem which PM says reflects the Australia we always hope to be
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has been encouraged by the strong response from Australians to a change in Advance Australia Fair that recognises our timeless land of ancient First Nations peoples .
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Australians have responded strongly to the anthem wording change, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says
But composer and Yorta Yorta woman Deborah Cheetham says changing the anthem one word at a time is probably not the right way to go