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In a move so tone-deaf it could shatter didgeridoos, a group of neo-Nazis booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service—because nothing says “honouring the fallen” like disrespecting the traditional custodians of the land they fought and died on. The incident, which took place before the sun even had the chance to rise on basic decency, triggered national outrage faster than you can say “what the hell is wrong with people?” The boos erupted as an Elder began delivering the Welcome to Country at a Victorian service, turning what should have been a moment of reflection into a display of white supremacist bile.

Clad in black, these charm-deficient bottom-feeders reportedly also gave Nazi salutes, because of course they did—subtlety has never been fascism’s strong suit. Political leaders across the spectrum immediately condemned the act, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling it “shameful,” Opposition Leader Peter Dutton branding it “un-Australian,” and literally everyone else collectively muttering, “Are you kidding me?” Because if you’re heckling Elders at a dawn service, you’ve clearly missed the entire point of Anzac—sacrifice, unity, and respect.

Not cosplay goose-stepping. Let’s be clear: this wasn’t free speech. This was free-range racism, cooked in cowardice and served at a national ceremony like some rotten sausage roll of hatred. Veterans’ groups and Indigenous leaders expressed disgust, calling for tighter controls at future services and reminding the public that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers also wore the uniform, fought bravely, and never once booed anyone at dawn.

Latest update? Police are investigating, video footage is circulating, and the nation’s patience for racist attention-seekers is officially at zero. Sources: ABC News – “Neo-Nazis boo Welcome to Country during Anzac Day dawn service” (25 Apr 2025) 9News – “Political leaders condemn neo-Nazi disruption at dawn service” (25 Apr 2025)