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Anzac Day ceremonies marred by booing of Welcome to Country speeches

cultureApr 25, 202615347

Booing interrupted Welcome to Country speeches at Anzac Day ceremonies in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Police arrested at least one person during the events. Welcome to Country is a formal Indigenous acknowledgement delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders to recognise First Nations custodianship before public ceremonies. The disruptions highlight tensions over Indigenous recognition at national commemorations and prompt questions about how organisers will protect respectful protocols at future services.

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