Anzac Day
Coverage of Anzac Day in the Nexus archive.
- Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’
Protesters clashed with Pauline Hanson supporters at a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne. Michael Nelson, previously fined for disrupting an Anzac Day service, was restrained by officers. Pauline Hanson stated the event was moved due to 'too many bookings,' not expected protests.
- Escaped prisoner who fled brother’s funeral believed to be in Melbourne, police say
Orijol Rukaj, an escaped prisoner, fled during his brother’s funeral in Melbourne after corrections staff failed to return him to prison. Police believe he remains in Melbourne six weeks after evading authorities.
- Labor senator deletes Anzac Day Instagram post after mistakenly including raunchy rap song
A federal Labor senator, Helen Polley, deleted an Instagram post featuring Anzac Day commemoration images due to mistakenly including audio from an explicit rap song by US artist Chingy. The post, which showcased a marching band, wreath-laying ceremonies, and speeches by veterans, was removed after the error was noted.
- Anti-immigration group asked followers before Anzac Day if they would boo welcome to country ceremonies
An anti-immigration group encouraged followers to boo welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day events, leading to disruptions at multiple services. The group denied orchestrating the campaign but criticized the ceremonies as 'woke rituals.' This marks the second consecutive year such incidents have marred Anzac Day, sparking public debate.
- Ben Roberts-Smith to attend first Anzac Day service since war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient and former SAS soldier, will attend an Anzac Day service in Queensland, his first since facing five murder charges related to his service in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. He has been living in Queensland since being released on bail.