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What is the significance of Harmony Day in Australia?
- A national event on 21 March promoting inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians regardless of background
- A celebration of Australia's British heritage
- A day of mourning for war casualties
- A day celebrating the federation of Australian states
Why this is the correct answer
Harmony Day falls on 21 March each year — the same date as the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — and celebrates Australia's cultural diversity through events promoting inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging. Its message is that everyone belongs in Australia, regardless of cultural or ethnic background.