It's been a divisive Australia Day across the ditch, as police chased protesters who stormed onto Parliament grounds in Canberra.
Widely regarded as Invasion Day, more and more people are calling for the date to be changed out of respect for Australia's indigenous community.
On a day meant for unity, Australia couldn't be more divided.
Anger and frustration filled city streets, but it was when they stormed through the capital that chaos took over.
Outraged protesters broke police lines and took their message straight to the tightly guarded doors of parliament.
The anniversary is a source of deep hurt for the world's oldest surviving culture.
Now, in recognition of what many believe is Invasion Day, there's growing momentum to move the day in the name of reconciliation.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have cared for the lands they call home for more than 65,000 years.
"And they continue to uplift our nation," he added.
Citizenship ceremonies were, of course, happening nationwide too.
"The story continues today as thousands of people in big cities and small towns across our nation take the pledge of citizenship and join us in making Australia their home."
Because while many proudly wear and celebrate their national day, not everyone feels proud on January 26.
