Author addresses Aussie optimism

William McInnes walks his dogs Delilah and Raymond on the Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Jason Sammon Source: Herald Sun

OPTIMISM and opportunity are two of the new pillars of Australian society, actor and author William McInnes will espouse in his Australia Day address tonight.

While writing the speech at his family's beachside home yesterday, McInnes said he would move away from cliches such as cork hats and Vegemite as he addressed the changing nature of the nation.

"I think Australians come in all shapes and forms and people like to personify the idea of being Australian and I think we've moved a bit beyond that . . . we're an evolving society," McInnes said.

He said being an Aussie came with great responsibility, not entitlement.

"I think this country is at its best when it offers opportunity because it enriches itself and becomes wealthier and stronger," he said.

The speech would be light-hearted and touch on the best of Australia.

He hoped Australians could take a more optimistic view of their country, something politicians could do more.

"There are people in the world today who would look at Australia and just shake their heads in bewilderment at the pessimism that's about from both sides of the political fence.

There were areas of concern, "but ultimately we're a pretty blessed group of people, we live in a pretty wonderful place and we should remind ourselves of that."

McInnes, who is on the Victorian Australia Day committee, will deliver his address at a free public event at Federation Square at 6.30pm.

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