Anzac Day commemorations in Melbourne and Sydney faced significant disruptions as attendees booed during Indigenous acknowledgements. The incidents occurred while Ben Roberts-Smith, a highly decorated soldier facing war crime charges, attended a dawn service at Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast. Uncle Ray Minniecon, an Indigenous leader, expressed that the booing reflects a long history of racism in Australia, stating, “this always was and always will be Aboriginal land.” In Sydney, a 24-year-old man was arrested for causing a disturbance during the service at Martin Place. Similar disruptions were noted in Melbourne, where Uncle Mark Brown delivered a welcome to country. RSL Victoria president Mark Schroffel condemned the booers as “weak-minded individuals” who do not belong at such a solemn event. The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, described the interruptions as “bastardry,” emphasizing the disrespect shown to Aboriginal servicemen and women. The acting chief of army, Major General Richard Vagg, and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles also criticized the booing as disgraceful. Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landing, where over 8,000 Australian soldiers lost their lives. The controversy surrounding Roberts-Smith continues, as he faces five counts of murder related to his service in Afghanistan, which he denies. A rally supporting him, organized by groups advocating for nationalist causes, is set for the following day.