Sussan Ley Compares First Fleet's Arrival to Elon Musk's Mars Mission in Australia Day Speech

In her address, Ley described British colonization as a 'daring experiment' while criticizing Invasion Day protests and promoting national unity.

Deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley likened the First Fleet's 1788 arrival at Sydney Cove to Elon Musk's SpaceX mission to colonize Mars, calling it a 'daring experiment' in societal creation.
Ley's speech emphasized the success of Australia's colonial history, stating it did not aim to 'destroy or pillage' but to establish a new society, despite its imperfections.
She criticized Invasion Day activists, accusing them of focusing on survival narratives that hinder national unity and calling for pride in Australia's achievements.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton supported a traditional interpretation of Australia Day, vowing to restore pride in the holiday if elected and opposing 'woke' progressive causes.
Ley's comments come as the Coalition embraces ideas influenced by Elon Musk, including a proposed 'Department of Government Efficiency,' echoing Musk's global interventions and critiques of progressive policies.