Overview
- Dawn services were held nationwide, including at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, where 24,000 people attended, and at Martin Place in Sydney despite rainy conditions.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suspended election campaigning to participate in commemorations, delivering tributes to the Anzac spirit.
- Traditional rituals such as the playing of The Last Post, hymns, wreath-laying, and a didgeridoo performance in Canberra honored both historical and First Nations contributions.
- A Welcome to Country at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance faced minor disruptions from hecklers, which were quickly drowned out by applause, drawing condemnation from RSL Victoria.
- Live broadcasts of services from Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux allowed Australians to connect with overseas commemorations, emphasizing the global significance of Anzac Day.