The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
having 'pride' in Australia
attitude: some people can think like this about something (see more)
It is good if people here can say “Australia is a very good country, it is not like any other country.”
When someone (e.g. Michael) says something like this, it is good if Michael can think like this: I am Australian, this is very good. I feel something very good when I think about this. I want other people to know this.
At the same time it is good if Michael can want all other people here to think the same.
"There is good empirical reason to be proud of what Australia has achieved. Sometimes it is worth taking stock."
"I think you can have a celebration on the 26th of January of the things that are quintessentially Australian, our values, the things that we hold dear, and you can do that in a respectful way acknowledging and honouring the contribution and heritage of our nation and its first peoples."
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