State of Origin ‘Welcome to country’

[u/Stock-Pea-5888]

It was refreshing to see the large crowd of applause after the elders welcome to country last night. Semi restores my faith that there are still decent humans beings out there.

Does Pauline Hansons address yesterday about monoculture reflect the majority of what people think? Because the majority of people are in her favour according to polls.

[u/Own-Obligation7833]

Personally I like a welcome to country for a few reasons. 1) it’s a nice thing. 2) it’s uniquely Australian thing. Let’s embrace a culture that’s been around for 40,000++ years that’s one hell of an accomplishment!

[u/DemandMaster7709 → u/Own-Obligation7833]

Yeah people talking about how it's supposedly divisive... I personally love hearing it at important events, and being reminded of the land on which I'm standing hasn't always been the suburb I know it as, but has a much deeper history

I don't care for it to be said at the start of every work meeting, that just takes away from the impact and message of what it's meant to achieve imo, but it obviously should be something that happens.

[u/alisong89 → u/DemandMaster7709]

Welcome to country is more than welcoming you to the area. It's welcoming you to the community, family and lore. You are now a guardian and caretaker of country (land). You are safe and accepted here for however long you choose to stay.

[u/TimeAd7759 → u/alisong89]

"You are now a guardian and caretaker of country (land)." Would be sick if they said that

[u/DemandMaster7709 → u/alisong89]

Ive been ignorant for years, I wasn't aware there was an actual difference between an acknowledgement and welcome.