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Colin Hay ‘strenuously disapproves’ use of Down Under at March for Australia rallies

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dee JeffersonJanuary 22, 2026 at 01:59 AM
Colin Hay ‘strenuously disapproves’ use of Down Under at March for Australia rallies
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Colin Hay, former frontman of the band Men at Work, has publicly denounced the use of their 1980s hit song "Down Under" by anti-immigration protesters in Australia. Hay, a Scottish-born Australian immigrant, specifically called out the group March for Australia, who are organizing rallies on January 26th under the slogan "Our national identity will not be erased." He stated that the song "does not belong to those who attempt to sow xenophobia." Hay communicated his disapproval through posts on his Facebook and Instagram accounts, urging the group to create their own anthem instead. His statement aims to distance the song from any association with anti-immigration sentiments.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Instagram 30% Facebook 30% 26 January 40% Scotland 40% Down Under ×260% March for Australia 70% Australia ×380% Men at Work ×280% Colin Hay ×290%

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anti-immigration 90% colin hay 80% down under 80% men at work 70% march for australia 70% xenophobia 60% national identity 60% protest 50%

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
85%
Geographic Perspective
Australia

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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