Thousands of demonstrators are set to take part in Invasion Day rallies and anti-immigration protests across the country on Monday.
While millions celebrate Australia Day, the national holiday has become a hot topic, as debate rages over the date.
January 26 is the day when the First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove and raised the Union Flag, marking Britains claim to the country.
The day also marks the beginning of violence and dispossession against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Australia Day rallies to kick off across the country
Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest at Invasion Day rallies scheduled across every major metro centre across the country on Australia day.
This means police will boost security at the rallies with anti-immigration demonstrations also expected to take place.
NSW Police announced it had tweaked the extended protest ban in place in the wake of the Bondi Beach attack so activists could march in parts of Sydney.
The Melbourne CBD protest exclusion zone activated following the Bondi Beach attack will not be in place today.
'There will be a highly visible police presence throughout the CBD, with a number of traffic management points in place,' Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Bob Hill said.
NSW Police confirmed an increased police presence today, warning those showing 'antisocial or criminal behaviour will not be tolerated'.
Specialist police will be authorised to carry long-arm weapons in Sydney.
Acting-Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Paul Scully said the beefed-up security was about 'protection not because of any specific threat'.
'These are operational decisions made by police based on intelligence and risk assessments,' Acting Minister Scully said.
'We’re asking everyone to respect police directions, follow the law and play their part, so Australia Day is safe and enjoyable for all.'
Marine Area Commander, Superintendent Joseph McNulty said there would also be a strong police presence on the water.
Sydney's Invasion Day march will kick off at Hyde Park at 10am, and the March for Australia anti-immigration demonstration starting at noon at Prince Alfred Park.
The Melbourne rallies will kick off at Parliament House at 10am while rallies in other major metro centres will kick off at various times.
Every 'Invasion Day' rally organised for today revealed
Below is a list compiled by Amnesty International Australia detailing every 'Invasion Day' protest and other rallies to be held today on January 26.
'Each year there is talk of division, yet year after year, rain, hail or heatwave, tens of thousands of Australians come together in a powerful show of solidarity,' the Amnesty International post reads.
'Young people, seniors, visitors, new citizens and First Nations people take to the streets, and for many, attending has become a family tradition.
'The first documented protest on this date was the 1938 Day of Mourning, and Aboriginal people have protested every year since.'
Rally list:
NSW:
Sunset Cultural Ceremony, Woronora
When: 4:00 PM -7:00PM
Where: Burnum Burnum Sanctuary
Yabun Festival
When: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Where: Victoria Park, Broadway
Invasion Day 2026: Rally and March
When: 10:00 AM
Where: Hyde Park, Sydney
Survival Day 2026 – Honouring Culture, Strength, and Community – Katoomba
When: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Barton Street, Katoomba North Public School
Blak Powerhouse
When: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Manning House, Manning Road, Camperdown
VICTORIA:
Naarm Invasion Day Protest (picture below)
When: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Parliament House of Victoria, Spring St Melbourne
Our Survival Day – Her Story; Matriarchs of 2026
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: The Briars, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha VIC 3934
QUEENSLAND:
Benarrawa Survival Day
When: 7:30 AM
Where: Gather at the bronze canoe, near Simpson’s playground, end of Graceville Ave, Graceville
Gimuy Rally
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Fogarty Park, Gimuy, Cairns
Invasion Day 2026: We Have Survived! Sunshine Coast
When: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Sunshine Coast City Hall, corner of First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore
Magandjin Invasion Day 2026
When: Speeches starting 10 AM, March starting 12 PM
Where: Queens Garden, Brisbane
Maleny Remembrance Ceremony 2026
When: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentennial Lane, Maleny
SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
Survival Day – North Haven
When: 8:30 AM
Where: North Haven Surf Life Saving Club, 44 Australia II Avenue, North Haven, SA
Survival Day Tandanyangga
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Victoria Square, Adelaide
Aus Lights on the River
When:5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Elder Park
WESTERN AUSTRALIA:
Invasion Day Protest
When: 12:00 PM
Where: Forrest Chase, on Wellington Street, Perth
Reflect and Respect Film Dome
When: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Langley Park, Riverside Drive
Rubibi Survival Day
When: 4:00 pm – 11:00 PM
Where: Gimme Club at Goolarri Media, Blackman St, Broome
TASMANIA:
Invasion Day 2026 – Nipaluna/Hobart
When: 11:00 AM
Where: Depart TAC 198 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Limilinaturi Invasion Day 2026
When: 11:30 AM
Where: 106 Best St, Devonport
