The Australian national anthem is problematic. It was changed in the past when it was recognised that the lyrics excluded women but we don't seem to be able to do the same when it fails to recognise the country's First Nations people.

Today we break down the song that is supposed to represent us all, to find out how it doesn't but also how it can.

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Guest Booker: Mel Sauer

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Guests: Karen Mundine, CEO Reconciliation Australia

CONTACT US

Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

The Australian national anthem is problematic. It was changed in the past when it was recognised that the lyrics excluded women but we don't seem to be able to do the same when it fails to recognise the country's First Nations people.
Today we break down the song that is supposed to represent us all, to find out how it doesn't but also how it can.
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Guest Booker: Mel Sauer
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Ian Camilleri
Guests: Karen Mundine, CEO Reconciliation Australia
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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