Australia has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, remembering the 2,977 people killed in the United States, including 10 Australians.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia remembered those who lost their lives in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, as well as the families and communities affected by the attacks.
“First responders ran towards danger to help others,” the leaders said, honouring the courage and compassion displayed amid the attacks.
They also remembered survivors, those who have died in the years since, and people who continue to carry the consequences of the attacks.
“Today is also a moment to reflect on the resilience shown in the face of profound loss.”
The government reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to opposing terrorism and violent extremism.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor said the anniversary was also a reminder that Islamist extremism remained a significant threat.
“As we mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we remember the almost 3,000 people killed, including the 10 Australians, we think of their families, and we face the fact that Islamist extremism remains a significant threat,” Taylor said.
“My commitment to Australians is to keep out, and root out Islamist extremism. We will protect our way of life.”
Two hijacked passenger jets slammed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
The September 11 attacks remain one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history, with the anniversary prompting renewed reflection on the human cost of terrorism and the continuing importance of national security and community resilience.
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