The Melbourne City council decision that confuses Tom Elliott

The Melbourne City council debated celebrating Melbourne Day on August 30, with the majority eventually voting in favour of the motion.

3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott questioned why the council voted in favour of celebrating Melbourne Day, but against celebrating Australia Day earlier in the year.

Press PLAY to hear his full thoughts on the council’s priorities

“The city of Melbourne only exists because of British settlement of Australia,” he said.

Press PLAY to hear Tom Elliott and lord mayor Nick Reece clash over the news

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