Similar bodies emerged in other states, and a Federal Australia Day Council (FADC) was formed to coordinate their efforts. In 1979, with the FADC's agreement, the organisation was replaced by a government-sponsored National Australia Day Committee.
Comparable entities arose in other states, and a Federal Australia Day Council (FADC) was established to unify their initiatives. In 1979, following the FADC's consent, the organization was reconstituted as a government-backed National Australia Day Committee.