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Recently, Men at Work's singer-songwriter Colin Hay was not happy that the song ‘Down Under’ was being used by ‘March for Australia’ events to promote racism and xenophobia in Australia. So he posted this message on social media:
DOWN UNDER
"Let me say that I most strenuously disapprove of any unauthorized, unlicensed use of ‘Down Under’, for any 'March For Australia' events.
Down Under, a song I co-wrote, does not belong to those who attempt to sow xenophobia within the fabric of our great land, our great people. Down Under is ultimately a song of celebration.
It's for pluralism and inclusion; unity, not division.
Go write your own song - leave mine alone."
~ Colin Hay (immigrant)
Men at Work
