Australia marks 25 years since September 11 terror attacks
Australian leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. They remembered nearly 3000 people who died, including 10 Australians.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released a video tribute to those lost in the September 11 attacks. He called it "a day that changed the world".
The attacks killed nearly 3000 people, including 10 Australians. Albanese said the attacks showed "the greater side of humanity" even amid the horror.
People responded with "extraordinary courage, compassion, and defiance", he said. Opposition leader Angus Taylor also thought about the milestone.
He stressed that Australia is committed to fighting terrorism and keeping the nation safe. Defence Minister Richard Marles and other senior leaders released statements honouring those who died.
Why it mattersThe 25th anniversary is a solemn milestone. It marks a day that shaped modern security policy and how nations relate to each other.
AustraliaAustralian leaders renewed their commitment to stand with the US and counter Islamist extremism, reflecting a bond forged on September 11, 2001.
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