Anti-immigration group claims it did not organise Anzac Day booing despite post asking ‘how loud will you be’

Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous leaders giving welcome to country speeches marred ceremonies for a second year running

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An anti-immigration group has claimed it did not “organise” booing at welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services despite a social media post asking followers “how loud will you be this year”.

Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous elders giving welcome to country speeches marred Anzac Day ceremonies for a second year running, and sparked another public debate about their role at public events. Uncle Ray Minniecon, who served in the armed forces and was booed while giving a an acknowledgement of country at Sydney’s dawn service, said the mocking was “unexpected and unnecessary, but it happens”.