Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day An Indian-Australian law professor has criticized Australian MPs for commemorating India’s Republic Day on social media, pointing out the date’s overlap with Australia Day. The professor, Joanna Howe, suggested this was a move to secure votes and also raised concerns about the effects of high immigration on housing prices and Australian culture. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns had posted a commemoration of India Republic Day on January 25th.

• An Indian-Australian law professor questioned Australian MPs commemorating India Republic Day on social media.
• The professor accused MPs of commemorating the day for electoral gain (‘vote-grabbing’).
• India Republic Day and Australia Day both fall on January 26th.
• The professor also linked high immigration to impacts on housing prices and local Australian culture.
• New South Wales Premier Chris Minns posted a commemoration of India Republic Day on January 25th.