Overview
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Australians to unite after a summer he said had tested the nation, referencing the Bondi Beach massacre.
- Opposition Leader Sussan Ley echoed the unity message, saying the terror attack had shaken the country to its core.
- Millions took part in ceremonies and public events nationwide, including citizenship pledges such as Perth’s welcome of 71 new Australians from 31 countries.
- Change-the-date and Invasion Day rallies proceeded alongside festivities, including a March for Australia in Sydney.
- Police maintained a highly visible presence at major gatherings, with WA Police reporting no intelligence of a heightened threat as events went ahead.