‘Racism is a cancer’: Indigenous leaders condemn orchestrated booing at Anzac Day ceremonies
Summary
Indigenous leaders strongly condemned people who booed during welcome to country speeches at Anzac Day ceremonies in several Australian cities. They said these actions showed racism and disrespected the important role of Indigenous people in Australia's history and military service.Key Facts
- People booed Indigenous elders delivering welcome to country speeches at Anzac Day dawn services in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide.
- The booing was organized by a group called Fight for Australia, known for anti-immigration rallies.
- Army Captain Jack Pearson called racism a "cancer" and emphasized the need for respect on special days like Anzac Day.
- Indigenous acknowledgment honors First Nations people’s long history and contributions to Australia.
- Professor Marcia Langton suggested those who disrupted services should be banned from future events.
- Indigenous veterans have served in many conflicts from the Boer War to current missions.
- Large crowds at the ceremonies often drowned out booing with applause to show support for Indigenous speakers.
- Leaders across the country described the disruptions as disgraceful and deeply unfortunate.
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