Participants emphasize solidarity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, with remarks about the day being heavy yet meaningful for unity and allyship.

The focus is on the scale and locations of protests, highlighting the ongoing debate around Australia Day and Indigenous perspectives.

Police actions include clearing a protest site in Perth amid threats reports, as tens of thousands participate nationwide.

The protests run alongside anti-immigration demonstrations, including a March for Australia in Brisbane where a political figure addressed attendees.

Australia Day protests are expected nationwide, with thousands participating in Invasion Day rallies across the country.

Thousands of First Nations people and allies are taking to streets to protest ongoing racism and the dispossession of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This article was updated early on the given date after an initial publish time, reflecting ongoing coverage.

The report signals significant public demonstrations and potential impacts on events and security for the day.

Coverage includes a Guardian explainer video to provide historical context for Invasion Day and the protests.