The Inner West Council in Sydney to scrap Australia Day celebrations

The Inner West Council in Sydney will vote on a proposal next week to scrap Australia Day celebrations on 26 January.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison takes a selfie with newly-sworn citizens at an Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony. Source: AAP

The local council in Sydney will vote next week on a proposal to change the way January 26 is marked to better reflect the views of Indigenous Australians. 

Mayor Darcy Byrne said the move reflects more contemporary attitudes on the tone of the day, considering the views of many Indigenous Australians who view the day as one of mourning and invasion.  

"There's no need for the community to lose anything but there is a more mature and respectful way for our Council to mark the day," he said