What was the issue with the national anthem? ‘Advance Australia Fair’ was written in 1878, but it became the official national anthem only in 1984. Critics say the word “young” in the national anthem had implied that Australia’s history only starts with colonisation. “Changing the national anthem is real reconciliation. I disagree with the decision to remove the word "young" from our national anthem.

Source: Indian Express January 01, 2021 14:08 UTC