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This migrant community has more than one reason to celebrate January 26

Perth’s Goyal family says many Indian migrants would not want to change the date of Australia Day because it coincides with Republic Day.

Tom Rabe
Tom RabeWA political correspondent

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For Jit Goyal and his family, there is more than one reason to celebrate January 26.

Like thousands of others, Mr Goyal’s family will spend Friday evening taking in the Australia Day fireworks on the banks of the Swan River in Perth. The morning will be dedicated to celebrating India’s Republic Day.

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Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.rabe@nine.com.au

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