On April 25, 2025, Australia and New Zealand commemorated the 110th anniversary of Anzac Day, originally marking the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. Thousands attended memorial services across major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Wellington. While honoring fallen soldiers, the ceremonies were disrupted by hecklers in Melbourne and Perth expressing their discontent. Despite the disruptions, leaders such as Prime Minister Albanese expressed commitment to remembering those who served, with reflections from Prime Minister Luxon on his experiences in Turkey.
"It is now a century and a decade since the first Anzacs climbed into their boats and rowed into history. The years come and go, and still we come together to honor them and all who have followed," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
"Nothing in my life has been quite as humbling and moving as walking in the footsteps of the ANZACs," said New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on X.
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