Australians came out in their thousands yesterday when protesting to change the date of Australia Day. 

Melbourne saw around 25,000 people turn out for the event, and proactive speeches calling Australia "a racist nation," and a "coalition nation." 

Australian Correspondent Steve Price talks to Ryan Bridge about the protests, what the polls are indicating for this year's election, and Australian of the Year Neale Daniher. 

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