Hundreds of thousands of Australians have paid their respects to the more than 102,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives in war as dawn services and marches returned for the first time in two years following the coronavirus pandemic.
Large crowds returned for restriction-free ceremonies after the coronavirus pandemic tragically cancelled events and marches for the last two years.
Tens of thousands of Melburnians turned out for Anzac Day dawn services around the city. Picture: David Crosling Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles, standing in for Anthony Albanese who contracted COVID-19, paid their respects and laid wreaths on a warm Darwin morning on the 80th anniversary of the Japanese bombing in the city.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles put aside the campaign and shook hands ahead of ceremonies in Darwin. Picture: Tim Hunter Members of the public wrapped in hooded jackets and scarves swarmed to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne as the temperature fell to 8C. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet laid a wreath and urged young Australians to reflect and show their gratitude for the sacrifices of thousands of soldiers.
A strong crowd packed out Martin Place in Sydney for the annual morning ceremony. Picture: Steven Saphone- Pool/Getty Images Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who wore a black mask with red poppies, paid her respects and laid a wreath at the Auckland War Memorial MuseumMembers of the public remained at the site, laying poppies at the foot of the Cenotaph following the service.
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