Melbourne (TIP): The lyrics of Australia’s national anthem have been changed by one word for the first time since 1984 to reflect what Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls “the spirit of unity”. The PM on the New Year’s eve announced that the second line of the anthem has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free”. Governor-General David Hurley agreed to the Commonwealth’s recommendation for the amendment. PTI
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