Anti-immigration group asked followers before Anzac Day if they would boo welcome to country ceremonies

An anti-immigration organization reportedly polled its followers about booing Indigenous welcome to country ceremonies prior to Anzac Day commemorations. This comes as right-wing groups disrupted Anzac Day services for the second consecutive year by booing Indigenous elders. Despite the timing and the group's continued criticism of "woke rituals," the organization denies orchestrating a coordinated campaign. One elder, who is also a veteran, stated the booing was unexpected and unnecessary but acknowledged it occurs.

The disruptions highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the inclusion of Indigenous acknowledgments at national commemorative events and spark debate about their appropriateness.