‘It’s a f***ing date’: Indigenous woman’s candid Australia Day take

An Indigenous female truck driver has shared her candid take on Australia Day.

An Indigenous female truck driver has shared her candid take on Australia Day, slamming those who “incite hatred” and calling on the public to “celebrate being an Aussie” on January 26.

The truck driver and “proud Aussie” shared her “five cents” on the issue in a video on TikTok, as debate continues over the controversial public holiday.

“Every year it’s the same f***ing b*****t” and as an Indigenous Australian, I think my five cents is f***ing justified,” the woman said in the video, which has racked up over 83,000 views.

“Firstly, I’m a proud Australian and I celebrate Australia Day. And I f***ing hate other Indigenous people who incite hatred and disrespect over the 26th of f***ing January.”

The truck driver is calling on all Aussies to celebrate being an Australian on January 26. Picture: [e-mail]

She called out those who “incite hatred and disrespect”. Picture: [e-mail]

Weighing in on calls to change the day of the public holiday, the woman said January 26 is simply ‘a date’.

“It wouldn’t matter if you changed it to the f***ing 6th of December or the 11th of July or the 29th of f***ing February, you c***s would still find something to whinge about!” she said.

“Why don’t you just be thankful that one, you’re f***ing alive, and two, that you live here in Australia? And stop using it as a f***ing cop out.”

She went on to say she was “extremely proud” both of her grandfathers fought for Australia as part of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

“I am a proud f***ing Australian and I find it disrespectful from anybody, or any f***ing corporate company for that f***ing fact, who decides that they don’t want to celebrate Australia Day.”

The woman added she hopes no Aussies support businesses who refuse to celebrate Australia Day.

“To anybody else out there who wants to spread hatred and division over a f***ing a day, pull your head out of your f***ing arse, you muppet.”

“Enjoy being Australian, enjoy this glorious f***ing day, enjoy the fact that you’re f*** breathing.”

Indigenous woman’s surprising Aus Day take. Picture: [e-mail]

Many were quick to praise the woman and her “brilliant” stance in the comments.

“I’m a proud Aussie and Aboriginal and my birthday is also on Jan 26 … you go girl !!!!!” one person commented.

“Right on sister,” said another.

“Your (sic) a legend mate,” another commented.

“Mate … you tell us all! You should run for Prime minister,” another quipped.

Australian Day, observed on January 26, marks the day when the British raised their flag at Sydney Cove to claim the land as their own in 1788.

The first time January 26 was celebrated as Australia Day was in 1935. Decades later, it became an official public holiday for all states and territories in 1994.

Australia Day has been a public holiday since 1994. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty

January 26 holds different meanings to Australians, with the day seen as a ‘Day of Mourning’, ‘Survival Day’ or ‘Invasion Day’ by many.

A number of regions across Australia, particularly areas with high Indigenous populations, hold community events or Invasion Day rallies on January 26, to show solemn support for Indigenous Australians and the effects of colonisation.

More than 80 councils around the country no longer hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26.

Major retailers have also reported a decreased appetite for Australia Day merchandise.

Woolworths announced last year it wouldn’t be stocking products – before reversing the move following public outcry.

Woolworths confirmed last week both the major supermarket and Big W stores will have a “Perfect for Australia Day” section in 2025, primarily focusing on food.

Australian flags will also be available in-store, though customers will have to head online to buy flag-branded items from Woolworths’ marketplace sellers My Deal, Big W Market and Everyday Market.

As in previous years, Coles will “continue to stock a range of summer entertaining merchandise throughout January”, while Kmart has not stocked Australia Day merchandise since 2022.

Originally published as ‘It’s a f***ing date’: Indigenous woman’s candid Australia Day take