'Australian' enough to be a hero?
- Written by Keith Parry, Lecturer in Sport Management, Western Sydney University
Australia Day is one of the primary times when people make the pledge of commitment, becoming Australian citizens during a citizenship ceremony. It may also be one of the only times when people consider their concept of national identity – their Australianness.
The resource book that potential citizens use to prepare for the citizenship test claims that “sport has both characterised the Australian people and united us”, citing the heroic figure of the cricketer Sir Donald Bradman.
Authors: Keith Parry, Lecturer in Sport Management, Western Sydney University
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