Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have delivered their annual Australia Day speeches, highlighting differing visions of the nation.
Oscar GodsellPolitical Reporter
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January 26, 2025 – 3:05PM
總理 Anthony Albanese 與反對黨領袖 Peter Dutton 在政治領袖發表一年一度的澳洲國慶日致詞時，展現出對國家的不同看法。
兩位領導人都紀念了這一天的意義，但他們的演講在語氣和訊息上有很大的分歧。
Albanese 先生在堪培拉的澳洲國慶日演講中強調需要「反思、尊重和慶祝」。
與此同時，Dutton 先生在 Dickson 澳大利亞日入籍儀式上向當地社區致辭，慶祝 「世界上最好的國家」。
這些演講是在成千上萬的示威者上街抗議被活動人士稱為 「入侵日 」的背景下進行的。
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「在 Burley Griffin 湖畔，Albanese 先生說：」祝這個神奇國家的所有人澳大利亞國慶快樂。
「正如它所說，能夠反思，同時也慶祝我們作為一個國家所創造的一切，這是令人鼓舞的。
「一個偉大的多元文化國家，我們尊重人們，不論他們來自何方，不論他們的信仰、性別。當然，我們的多樣性也是一種力量”。
Albanese 先生將民族和解作為其政治議程的一部分，他承認澳大利亞土著人正在進行的鬥爭。
「我們與地球上最古老的連續文化共享這片大陸。今天上午早些時候，我本人和總督會見了 Ngunnawal 長老。
「這是一個非常重要的儀式。在這裡，我們承認了我們歷史的完整性和豐富性”。
當被問及目前圍繞 1 月 26 日澳大利亞國慶日的爭論時，他表示需要團結，但沒有承認日期本身。
「作為澳大利亞人，將我們團結在一起的是我們共同的承諾，無論我們是地球上最古老的連續生存文化的一部分，還是我們是今天正在成為公民的人。
「作為澳大利亞人，我們都有一個共同的願景，那就是建立一個公平的國家，一個人們可以實現自己的機會、讓自己和家人過上更好生活的國家」。
達頓對民族自豪感和傳統的重視
相比之下，反對黨領袖的演講著重於民族自豪感、英國傳統以及移民的成功。
Dutton 先生在致辭中稱讚了成為澳大利亞公民的決定，尤其強調了前幾代人所做出的犧牲。
他強調第二次世界大戰後的移民潮是國家繁榮的重要貢獻。
「我們確實生活在世界上最好的國家，今天是慶祝這意味著什麼的機會。他說：”我們確實生活在世界上最好的國家，今天是慶祝這意味著什麼的機會，人們穿著制服為之奮鬥，為之獻出生命的價值觀。
「我只是認為，如果你一直在這裡，你可以追溯到你的家譜60,000年，或者你的澳大利亞家譜只是追溯到19世紀50年代 – 這是我的家庭的情況 – 或者如果你今天宣誓就职，我們是平等的澳大利亞人」。
Dutton 先生呼籲慶祝 「世界上最好的國家」，但要 「尊重我們的土著文化，同時也尊重我們的英國傳統」。
他描繪了一幅移民的圖畫，移民來到這裡時沒有帶什麼東西，但卻創造了成功的未來。
「他說：「這些人來到這裡時，口袋裡一塊錢都沒有，但他們接受了教育或努力工作，並教育了自己的子女。
「現在他們的後代比任何人都更像澳洲人。
Dutton 先生的重點是通過共同的價值觀和民族自豪感實現團結。
入侵日抗議
這些演講是在持續的關於澳洲國慶日和圍繞 1 月 26 日的「文化戰」的政治辯論之後發表的。
周日，成千上萬的人聚集在全國各地參加澳大利亞日的抗議和活動。
Dutton 先生在即將舉行的聯邦大選之前，特別強調要尋求重建民族自豪感，並指責政府「分裂」。
反對黨領袖表示，如果他贏得選舉，將不會站在原住民和托雷斯海峽島民旗幟前。
這一承諾是在 1 月 26 日澳大利亞國慶日的支持率激增的情況下做出的，69% 的澳大利亞人希望保留這個日期，而 2024 年的支持率為 63%。
兩位領導人還向年度澳洲人獲獎者 Neale Daniher 致敬，Neale Daniher 因努力尋找治療 MND 的方法而獲得表彰。
「Neale 與可怕的 MND 疾病奮鬥了十多年……這顯示了他的勇氣和靈感，」Albanese 先生說。
「我也要祝賀 Neale Daniher 獲得表彰。Neale 是所有澳大利亞人的靈感來源，”Dutton 先生說。
「他所做的一切，他所做的慈善支持，即使是在他生命中最艱難的歲月，也應該成為每個澳大利亞人的真正靈感」。
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have shown differing views of the nation as the political leaders gave their annual Australia Day addresses.
Both leaders commemorated the day’s significance, but their addresses diverged sharply in tone and messaging.
Speaking in Canberra on Australia Day, Mr Albanese emphasised the need to “reflect, respect and celebrate”.
Meanwhile, Mr Dutton gave an address to his local community at the Dickson Australia Day citizenship ceremony where he celebrated “the best country in the world”.
The speeches came amid the backdrop of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets in protest of what activists have labelled as “Invasion Day”.
Albanese’s call for unity and reflection
“Happy Australia Day to all throughout this amazing country,” Mr Albanese said on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
“It’s inspiring to be able to, as it says, to reflect, but also to celebrate everything that we have created as a country.
“A great multicultural nation, where we respect people regardless of where they come from, regardless of their faith, their gender. Our diversity is, of course, a strength.”
Mr Albanese, who has made national reconciliation part of his political agenda, acknowledged the ongoing struggles of Indigenous Australians.
“We shared this continent with the oldest continuous culture on earth. And earlier this morning, myself and the Governor-General met with Ngunnawal Elders.
“It was a very important, respective ceremony. And here, we acknowledge the fullness and richness of our history.”
When questioned about the ongoing debates surrounding Australia Day on January 26, he expressed the need for unity but did not acknowledge the date itself.
“What unites us as Australians is our common commitment, whether we are a part of the oldest continuous living culture on Earth, or whether we’re people who are becoming citizens today.
“We all share that vision as Australians of a fair country, a country in which people can fulfil their opportunity, make a better life than themselves and their families.”
Dutton’s focus on national pride and heritage
In contrast, the Opposition Leader’s address focused on national pride, British heritage, and the success of migrants.
Mr Dutton marked the occasion by praising the decision to become Australian citizens, particularly focusing on the sacrifices made by earlier generations.
He highlighted the post-World War II migration wave as a key contributor to the country’s prosperity.
“We do live in the best country in the world and today is an opportunity to celebrate what that means. The values that people have fought for in uniform, and given their lives up for,” he said.
“I just think if you’ve been here and you can trace your family tree back 60,000 years, or your Australian family tree just goes back to the 1850s – which is the case for my family – or if you’re sworn in today, we are equal Australians.”
Mr Dutton called to celebrate “the best country in the world” but to do so “respectfully about our Indigenous culture but also of our British heritage”.
He painted a picture of immigrants arriving with little, yet forging successful futures.
“People who came here with not a dollar in their pocket, and yet got an education or worked hard and educated their children,” he said.
“And now their subsequent generations are more Australian than anyone.”
Mr Dutton’s focus was squarely on unity through shared values and national pride.
Invasion Day protests
The speeches have come after ongoing political debate about Australia Day and the “culture wars” surrounding January 26.
Thousands have gathered for Australia Day protests and events across the country on Sunday.
Mr Dutton has made a point of seeking to re-establish national pride ahead of the upcoming federal election, accusing the government of “division”.
The Opposition Leader has said he will not stand in front of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags if he wins the election.
The commitment has come as support for Australia Day on January 26 surged, with 69 per cent of Australians wanting to keep the date, up from 63 per cent in 2024.
Both leaders also paid tribute to the Australian of the Year recipient, Neale Daniher, who was recognised for his efforts to find a cure for MND.
“Neale’s struggle over more than a decade now with the terrible MND disease… has shown courage, has shown inspiration,” Mr Albanese said.
“I do want to say congratulations to Neale Daniher for his recognition as well. Neale is an inspiration to all Australians,” Mr Dutton said.
“What he has done, the philanthropic support that he’s done, even during the most difficult years of his life, should serve as a real inspiration to every Australian.”
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