More than 100 years since the Gallipoli landings, thousands have gathered at dawn services across the country to remember Anzac troops.
Dawn services were held across the country to commemorate the contribution of Australian defence personnel.Mr Albanese also acknowledged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who donned the khaki.
At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led tributes on the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings during World War I. Australian Governor-General David Hurley and New Zealand High Commissioner Annette King lay a wreath during ANZAC Day commemorations at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,The Canberra dawn service started with the sounds of a didgeridoo played by Sub-Lieutenant Jordon Bradshaw, permeating the silence in front of the more than 30,000 attendees.
Mr Albanese said it was important to remember the contribution of defence personnel who did not make it home. The prime minister said it was also important to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who donned the khaki "fought harder for Australia than Australia was sometimes willing to fight for them".
At the Sydney dawn service, Rear Admiral Christopher Smith said it was important to acknowledge the sacrifice of servicemen and women."We gather today not to glorify war, but to remember ourselves, that we value who we are and the freedoms we possess," he said.
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