MAFS' Hayley Vernon slams Woolworths' Australia Day decision: 'Madness'

Former MAFS star Hayley Vernon has slammed Woolworths' decision to stop selling Australia Day merchandise after the supermarket giant revealed demand for the products had dropped significantly in recent years.

Hayley, who appeared on the 2020 series of the controversial Channel Nine show, took to her Instagram account to blast the decision.

"Why is Australia boycotting Australia Day? Thank god I don't shop with them anyway," Hayley began her lengthy post. "Now, I know to some this is going to be controversial, but at what point do we stop having to apologise for the wrongdoings of people many generations before us."

She continued, "A lady in my building's chat group apologised for suggesting we have a BBQ for Australia Day in case it offends anyone, she was worried she'd be attacked. FKN MADNESS."

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It seemed as though this triggered other thoughts, with the OnlyFans star adding: "Child care centres are saying happy holidays as to not offend people who don't celebrate Christmas yet Christmas the holiday is just that, a holiday celebrating Christ."

Hayley also shared her thoughts on products changing their names, referencing Redskins, which are now called Red Rippers, and Chicos, which are now Cheekies, due to racist connotations.

Woolworths Group will also not be stocking Australia Day products at Big W, with Aldi also confirming they will also not be stocking the merchandise. Kmart similarly revealed last year that they will not be selling those products due to a lack of demand.

"There has been a gradual decline in demand for Australia Day merchandise from our stores over recent years," Woolworths said in a statement. "At the same time, there's been broader discussion about 26 January and what it means to different parts of the community."

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First Nations peoples consider January 26 to be a day of mourning and not a day of celebration as it was the day Britain invaded Indigenous land. Many Australians stand with them and have been calling for the date to be changed to another day that everyone can celebrate.

This year marks the 30th year that Australia Day has been celebrated on January 26, despite many believing it has been that way since we first began celebrating.

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