Here’s the latest I can confirm:
- There have been reports of booing and disruptive heckling during Anzac Day dawn services in Australia, including Perth and other WA locations, with authorities and leaders condemning the behavior as disrespectful. This aligns with other coverage noting booing during Welcome to Country moments at Melbourne and Sydney services, which drew widespread condemnation from officials.[1][5]
- In Perth, Kings Park and regional services saw move-on orders issued to deter disruptions, and the WA premier described the incidents as disgraceful and disrespectful. Similar criticism came from NSW and Victoria officials over booing at Sydney and Melbourne dawn services.[5][1]
- Coverage from multiple outlets also highlights that despite interruptions, thousands attended services nationwide, with the focus on honoring veterans and the sacrifices made, while a small number of hecklers were removed or faced legal steps in some cases.[1][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current local updates for London-facing audiences (e.g., UK reflections or international reactions) or summarize how these incidents have influenced ongoing debates about inclusive commemoration. A quick note: the material above cites recent WA and national coverage on the booing incidents at Anzac Day dawn services.[5][1]