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NINE NETWORK PARTNERS WITH AUSTRALIA DAY
The Nine Network Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership as the official television network for Australia Day and the Australian of the Year Awards for the next three years.
The agreement will see the Nine Network partnering with the National Australia Day Council and the National Capital Authority to broadcast the Australian of the Year Awards announcement and the Australia Day Live Concert each year on 25 January in front of Parliament House, Canberra.
Andrew Backwell, Director of Production & Development, Nine Network Australia said: “Given our proud heritage as the first ever Australian television network, we are delighted to be involved with the National Australia Day Council.
“We look forward to broadcasting programmes that engender thoughtfulness in our national pride. The awards – Young Australian of the Year, Australia’s Local Hero, Senior Australian of the Year and Australian of the Year – significantly inspire the Australian public and demonstrate just what makes our nation so great.