Alternative Australia Fair

by Grace Eliot

Australians all let us rejoice
We're young and old and free.
We're every race, we're gay and straight,
A proud diversity.
We've different abilities,
But each has much to share,
In rainbow voice, let us rejoice,
Advance Australia Fair.

Australians all let us rejoice for civil liberties,
Beneath the weight of all the hate
Our hearts hold hopes to be,
A tapestry of varied threads,
A treasure great and rare.
Let justice be your lasting trust,
Advance Australia Fair.

Australia be a beacon for
The ones who flee the dark.
Let selfish doubt not weaken us,
Make each of us a spark
That keeps the flame of freedom lit
Eternal in your care,
A welcome shore, an open door,
Advance Australia Fair.

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