00:01From a symbol of modern Sydney to the capital.
00:06Around the country, 15 pillars of light shone in the dark of night.
00:13Through silence, song and prayer,
00:17hearts and minds together,
00:21remembrance for the 15 lives taken.
00:24We pray for the triumph of light over darkness.
00:30Representatives of victims' families lit a candle on stage,
00:34a poignant gesture of the theme, light will win.
00:38Under intense security, leaders, dignitaries and first responders gathered.
00:44The heroes of that night also honoured.
00:47Ahmed.
00:49The Prime Minister offered his own gesture.
00:52I am deeply and profoundly sorry that we could not protect your loved ones from this evil.
01:00Those words were welcomed.
01:02I thought it was really appropriate and it was well met.
01:05I thought the Prime Minister spoke very eloquently from the heart and showed real leadership.
01:13Tributes to from across the political divide.
01:17We honour them, not only in sorrow, but in the way we choose to stand together.
01:25Another message reiterated last night was the determination to stamp out anti-Semitism.
01:32With specific reference to a protest held here in the aftermath of October 7.
01:38Just as you reclaimed Bondi Beach, tonight you've taken back the Opera House as well.
01:44A nation in mourning and seeking to turn a new page.
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