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Anzac Day social media dataset

Anzac Day social media dataset

This dataset contains 10,872 social media mentions capturing public debates about Anzac Day ceremonies, political commentary on Welcome to Country protocols, and discussions about potential public holiday changes.

8 social networks

2022 - 2026

Updated monthly

Mentions

10,872

Views

6.3M

Engagement

1.1M

Sample data

[ { "platform": "[redacted]", "type": "content", "content_type": "video", "id": "7498258307551907127", "url": "[redacted]", "title": null, "text": "Opposition leader Peter Dutton said he does not think Welcome to Country ceremonies should be part of Anzac Day dawn services, saying he's listened to the sentiment of veterans. Dutton previously said he felt Welcome to Country ceremonies have become overused in Australia during the final leaders' debate on Sunday.", "text_snippet": null, "timestamp": "2025-04-28T07:11:58Z", "lang": "en", "hashtags": null, "author": { "id": "6831363354406732806", "username": "sbsnews_au", "display_name": "SBS News", "verified": true }, "engagement": { "like_count": 36100, "comment_count": 32, "share_count": 1153, "bookmark_count": 1382, "play_count": 822400 }, "media": [ { "type": "video", "url": "[redacted]" } ], "metadata": null }, { "platform": "[redacted]", "type": "content", "content_type": "video", "id": "7600657161965899020", "url": "[redacted]", "title": null, "text": "Should there be a public holiday the Monday after Anzac Day? NSW Premier Chris Minns has floated the idea, saying he'll talk to the RSL about the potential change ahead of April 25 this year. #anzacday #holiday #publicholiday #nsw #nswpol", "text_snippet": null, "timestamp": "2026-01-29T06:16:29Z", "lang": "en", "hashtags": [ "anzacday", "holiday", "publicholiday", "nsw", "nswpol" ], "author": { "id": "6938059906016953345", "username": "7newsaustralia", "display_name": "7NEWS Australia", "verified": true }, "engagement": { "like_count": 28500, "comment_count": 214, "share_count": 1057, "bookmark_count": 578, "play_count": 562600 }, "media": [ { "type": "video", "url": "[redacted]" } ], "metadata": null }, { "platform": "[redacted]", "type": "content", "content_type": "image", "id": "1915711503015305272", "url": "[redacted]", "title": null, "text": "🧵They booed. And the elites lost their minds.\n\nOn Anzac Day in Melbourne, everyday Australians finally pushed back against the “Welcome to Country” being forced into our national ceremonies.\n\nHere’s what really happened—and why the media are lying to you. 👇 1/12 https://t.co/OC8hmj83RD", "text_snippet": null, "timestamp": "2025-04-25T10:16:29Z", "lang": "en", "hashtags": null, "author": { "id": "1430187217230524424", "username": "NationFirstAust", "display_name": "George Christensen", "verified": true }, "engagement": { "view_count": 2476712, "like_count": 23767, "comment_count": 738, "repost_count": 3396, "bookmark_count": 2723 }, "media": [ { "type": null, "url": "[redacted]" } ], "metadata": null } ]

About this dataset

This dataset captures authentic public discourse surrounding Australia's most significant commemorative day, including heated debates about Welcome to Country ceremonies at dawn services, political leaders' stances on traditional protocols, and community reactions to proposed changes like additional public holidays. The conversations reveal deep cultural divisions and passionate responses from veterans, politicians, and everyday Australians about how the nation should honor its military heritage.

Ideal for researchers studying Australian national identity, cultural politics, and commemoration practices. The dataset provides insights into how traditional ceremonies evolve amid contemporary social debates, public sentiment toward indigenous acknowledgments in military commemorations, and the intersection of politics with sacred national rituals. Perfect for analyzing cultural flashpoints and understanding how Australians negotiate tradition and change in their most solemn national observances.

Boolean query used

"Anzac Day"

This dataset is generated by running the above query across social networks. All matching posts and their comments are included.

Data fields included

platform

string

url

string

type

string

content_type

string

id

string

text

string

timestamp

ISO 8601

lang

string

hashtags

array

author

object

mentions

array

engagement

object

media

object

metadata

object

title

string

text_snippet

string

$10

Based on 10,872 mentions at $0.00096/mention

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Delivered via JSON/CSV

Mentions

10,872

Views

6.3M

Engagement

1.1M

Social networks

8

Date range

2022 - 2026

Format

JSON / CSV

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