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What is Australia Day and when is it celebrated?
- A national day celebrated on 26 January marking the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788
- A day celebrating the signing of the Australian Constitution
- A celebration of Federation on 1 January
Why this is the correct answer
Australia Day marks 26 January 1788, the date Captain Arthur Phillip raised the British flag at Sydney Cove after the First Fleet arrived. It is a public holiday that prompts reflection on what it means to be Australian, including recognition of its impact on Aboriginal peoples.