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- Thousands rallied across Australia on Invasion Day, with significant events in Sydney and Melbourne.
- In Sydney, tensions escalated between Invasion Day demonstrators and March for Australia attendees, prompting police intervention.
- In Melbourne, protests included a smoking ceremony and chants for Indigenous rights by Invasion Day demonstrators.
- Pauline Hanson (One Nation senator) criticized immigration policies at a Brisbane rally.
- Recent polls show 72% favor maintaining Australia Day on January 26.
