Hundreds of Australians are expected to gather for a vigil in memory of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

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The American pro-Trump influencer was fatally shot on Wednesday US time while speaking at a university event in Utah, prompting an outpouring of grief from some political leaders and broad condemnation of the violence.

"This is horrific," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters in Cairns on Friday.

"I think the world is shocked by such an event, and my heart goes out to Mr Kirk's family."

Mr Kirk co-founded

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