Multi-service marketing agency LittleBIG is boycotting Australia Day by staying open on January 26.
The Melbourne-based business has given its employees the option to work on Australia Day and take another leave day in lieu.
"Most First Nations Australians consider 26th of January Invasion Day. So do we,” says founder and director Sally Harley.
“It isn't a day for celebration. Reflection and reconciliation - yes.
“Offering our team the chance to celebrate what is undeniably great about Australia (democracy; snags on barbies; incredible, expansive natural spaces; a rich cultural history; arts, sport and food scenes like nowhere else on Earth...) on a day other than the 26th of January is a way that we can set our own standards as a business, in lieu of the Government changing the date."
Harley is backing the push to change the date of Australia Day, saying businesses and organisations have a big role to play in the movement.
LittleBIG has also provided funds to the Pay The Rent organisation which enbables Australians to “pay rent” to First Nations people.
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