Glen Eira is a diverse multicultural community where people come from many backgrounds. We recognise that this diversity means Australia Day will signify different things for people who live, work and visit here. As always, our focus is on being an open and inclusive community where everyone feels safe and connected with pride of place. 

Council does not host any events on Australia Day but we do acknowledge that it has special meaning for many in our community.   

For several years, Council has flown our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at half-mast on 26 January as a mark of acknowledgement and show of support and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. On 26 January 2025, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags will fly at half-mast and the Australian flag will continue to fly at full mast on Council’s flagpoles across Glen Eira. 

Our approach to Australia Day is a decision of our elected Council and the 2025 approach is consistent with that determined by the 2020-2024 Council.  Now that a new Council has been elected, Councillors will consider the approach to Australia Day as well as other significant dates for the coming term. We will keep our community informed about our approach and will ensure that at all times we continue to act consistently with guidance provided by the Australian Government.