They are British soldiers bc, note also the dark triangle on the left arm of one of those men.
However, Australians also wore arm bands, battle patches, objective markings, and company patches, on the back below the collar, the back of the right upper arm, the helmet and no doubt elsewhere for specific operations. This was most prominent during Messines and 3rd Ypres in 1917, but also at Pozieres in 1916.
Haven't seen any photos unfortunately of them in wear, they were removed immediately after the operation.
Keith
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