January 26 conversation continues

ANDREW Govanstone – pictured with wife Tilley – is encouraging community members to take January 26 as a day of reflection instead of celebration, with conversation about what the date means to Indigenous Australians continuing to swirl. Picture: OLIVIA COTTIER 210701oc02

By Portland Observer

January 26, 2022 | 6:30 AM

PORTLAND ALP branch president Andrew Govanstone has thrown his support behind transitioning January 26 from a day of celebration to a day of reflection as the divisive day edges closer.

Earlier this month, Gunditjmara man Chris Saunders spoke to the Portland Observer about the topic, with Mr Govanstone expressing it encouraged him to also share his opinion.