Australia Day is a time to reflect on what is great about our country, says ambassador Debbie Watson.
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Ms Watson, who went to the Olympics for water polo, was Dubbo’s Australia Day ambassador. She encouraged the crowd at the Australia Day celebrations to use the day to think.
“Australia Day is for everyone, it’s your day,” she said.
“To me, the things that make Australia great are our freedom and democracy, the wonderful diversity of people who live in this amazing country, the amazing land, our natural resources and our Indigenous people.”
Ms Watson said she adored the way everyone pulled together during hardship.
“Australia is a land of opportunity for all, steeped in a tradition of fair go. Tolerance, generosity, pride and most of all respect will ensure the future of this wonderful country,” she said.