In a move of solidarity with the country’s First Nations Peoples, Australian Venue Co, which oversees Sydney venues The Winery, Untied, Cargo and more, will no longer celebrate on January 26.

"It is not for us to tell anyone whether or how to celebrate Australia Day. We acknowledge that and we apologise for our comments. It certainly wasn't our intention to offend anyone."

A national company appears to walk back a reported notice to venue managers about celebrating Australia Day on January 26, saying in a statement its comments caused "concern and confusion".

The Australian Venue Company has offered an apology amid its decision to ban Australia Day Celebrations. Their statement reads in part; "We can see that our comments on the weekend have caused both concern and confusion".

A hospitality giant has issued a grovelling apology for saying it won't be holding Australia Day celebrations in its more than 200 pubs and clubs nationwide because it 'causes sadness'.