Video: Thousands of protesters march on Australia’s ‘Invasion Day’

On January 26, 2026, thousands of people protested across Australia in support of Indigenous rights. The demonstrations coincided with Australia Day, which marks the anniversary of the British colonial fleet's arrival in Sydney. This date is also referred to as Invasion Day by Indigenous communities and their allies. Protesters marched to raise awareness and advocate for Indigenous rights on a day of significant historical importance and differing perspectives within the country. The rallies took place nationwide, highlighting ongoing discussions surrounding the meaning and commemoration of January 26 in Australia.

A man in Sydney has been charged with inciting hatred after allegedly making antisemitic comments aligned with neo-Nazi ideology at a "March for Australia" rally on Monday. The rally, which drew an estimated 2,000 participants in Sydney and hundreds more in Melbourne, was an anti-immigration protest held on Invasion Day. Police allege the man's comments were made in front of a cheering crowd. Authorities worked to keep the "March for Australia" groups separate from concurrent Invasion Day rallies.