After an initial lag, Queensland leaders have committed to light up Brisbane landmarks in tribute to Shinzo Abe.
Brisbane’s Story Bridge and other city landmarks will be lit up in the red and white of Japan on Sunday in tribute to the nation’s assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe., Queensland leaders have now committed Brisbane to joining a nationwide show of solidarity with the Japanese People as the world mourns one of the century’s most significant political figures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to slain former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday.Paying his respects to Abe and the Japanese people on Saturday, Albanese said he had spoken to premiers and chief ministers about what tributes could be put in place. “[Sunday], there will be lighting on the Sydney Opera House, our most totemic symbol of Australia, in recognition of Japan and our friendship with Japan and I spoke with Premier [Dominic] Perrottet.“I have spoken as well with Premier Andrews this morning – there will be lighting of the iconic buildings in Melbourne and Victoria this evening [Saturday].
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