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Thousands of Australians gather for Anzac Day services
- On Saturday, Aboriginal elders were heckled during Welcome to Country addresses at Anzac Day dawn services in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, disrupting solemn commemorations.
- The anti-immigration group Fight for Australia urged supporters online to disrupt Indigenous ceremonies, while reports identified associates of the neo-Nazi National Socialist Network among those booing in Melbourne.
- Responding to the disturbances, thousands of attendees at Sydney's Martin Place and Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance clapped in solidarity, attempting to drown out hecklers with applause.
- Condemning the 'bastardry,' Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan stated the behavior politicized a sacred day, while RSL Australia National President Peter Tinley branded the actions 'grossly disrespectful' and 'loutish behaviour.'
- While condemning the disruptions, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor stated he understands public frustration regarding the perceived overuse of Welcome to Country ceremonies at public events.
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Commemorations like Anzac Day are necessarily times to reflect on the past and pay respects to those who have gone before. But for many whose time in the military has ended, struggles in civilian life persist. This Anzac Day, as thousands gathered on a mild morning at the Cenotaph in Sydney’s Martin Place, veterans assistance leaders called for attendees to spare a thought for those battling in the present as well as the past. The sombre atmosph…
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right7Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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