THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM "As an Australian citizen I affirm my loyalty to Australia and its people Whose democratic beliefs I share Whose rights and liberties I respect And whose laws I uphold and obey" On this day in 1818, 186 years ago, the very first Australia Day ceremony was held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of white settlement in Australia. A celebration of the diverse beliefs and experiences that make up our country; difference and unity; respect …showed first 75 words of 1521 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1521 total…respect for its workers and the ANZACS who fought for our freedom. All beliefs and ideals must be embraced and united under the one flag. We are one, but we are many. We are Australian. "I love a sunburnt country A land of sweeping plains Of rugged mountain ranges Of droughts and flooding rains I love her far horizons I love her jewel sea Her beauty and her terror The wide brown land for me."