Has the council's decision to make Australia Day one day earlier changed your plans for January 26?

Fairfield Mayor Nick Lalich has confirmed the official Australia Day festivities will be held on Monday, January 25, ``including a citizenship ceremony and presentation of community awards''.

``Details of any other activities will be made available when finalised,'' he said.

The council's Australia Day festivities have previously been held at Fairfield City Farm, which is currently being sold off.

Fairfield Young Citizen of the Year for 2009 Tania Huynh said she was surprised the council was holding the celebrations one day before everybody else.

``This is the first I've heard of it and I can't say I understand why they're doing it this way,'' she said. ``It's definitely different.''

Ms Huynh, who will be handing on her award to next year's recipient, said holding the presentation a day early would make it more difficult.

``I'm lucky because I'm still on holidays but there will be lots of people that still have to work,'' she said. ``It's a bit of shame because it will make it harder for the community to get involved.''

Mayor Nick Lalich said discussions to change the council's official Australia Day ceremony have been held over the past few years.

``One of the drivers of these discussions were the number of complaints received surrounding the warm and often uncomfortable weather conditions as a result of the outdoor location,'' he said.