Singapore Day draws criticism in Australia

The organisers of a Singapore Day carnival in Australia have drawn flak for allegedly turning away non-Singaporeans.

Some Australians complained about being barred from the event, according to a report in the Australian newspaper The Telegraph on Tuesday.

The event at the Royal Botanic Gardens, held on October 12 in Sydney for the first time, was organised by the Overseas Singaporean Unit under the Prime Minister’s Office with the aim of keeping Singaporeans living abroad connected to their home country.

According to the event’s website, Singapore Day is exclusively for Singaporeans and their families. To gain entry, people must also pre-register and bring along their electronic ticket.

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