Australian Venue Co boss breaks silence after Australia Day ban sparks outrage
- Apology issued for pub ban on Australia Day
A hospitality giant has issued a groveling apology after saying it will not hold Australia Day celebrations at its more than 200 pubs and clubs across the country because it “causes sadness”.
Australian Venue Co issued a statement saying it “sincerely regrets” the effect the decision had.
“We can see that our comments last weekend have caused both concern and confusion,” the statement said.
‘We sincerely regret that; our goal is to strengthen the community at our locations, not divide it.
‘It is not our place to tell anyone whether or how Australia Day should be celebrated. We acknowledge that and apologize for our comments. It was certainly not our intention to offend anyone.”
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