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- Apology issued for Australia Day pub ban
A hospitality giant has issued a humiliating apology for saying it will not celebrate Australia Day at its more than 200 pubs and clubs across the country because it “causes sadness”.
Australian Venue Co issued a statement “sincerely regretting” the effect the decision had.
“We can see that our comments over the weekend have caused concern and confusion,” the statement said.
‘We are sincerely sorry: our purpose is to strengthen the community in our places, not divide it.
‘It’s not for us to tell anyone whether or how to celebrate Australia Day. We acknowledge this and apologize for our comments. It was certainly not our intention to offend anyone.
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