Protesters gather in Sydney as part of annual Indigenous rights protests, dubbed 'Invasion Day, which is held on a national holiday that marks the arrival of the first British colonial troops and convicts to Sydney Cove in 1788. Officially recognised as Australia Day, January 26 also sees annual rallies drawing attention to the injustices faced by Indigenous people and calling on the government to change the date of the national holiday.

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