Anzac Day 2008
Introduction
On 25 April, the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915, Australians
and New Zealanders honour those of our countrymen and women who have served
and died in wars, peacekeeping and other operations. It is 93 years since
the landing, and 92 years since Anzac Day was observed for the first time
in 1916, on the first anniversary of the landing.
The date of 25 April was etched into the national consciousness with
the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli.
The Anzacs forged a tradition of service and sacrifice that has continued
to this day. We remember that more than 1.5 million Australians have served
their country in wartime, and more than 100 000 have lost their lives.
Anzac Day is Australia’s
national day of commemoration to remember those of our own who have fallen.
Later in the year, on Remembrance Day, 11 November, we pause for a second
time, sharing with other countries the tradition of observing a silence
on the anniversary of the Great War’s armistice to remember the
dead of all wars.
What is this kit?
This kit is produced to assist Members and Senators with their representational
and ceremonial duties on Anzac Day. Although it can be accessed by members
of the public, for copyright reasons many linked items are available to
Members of Parliament only.
The kit comprises seven sections:
Section 1: Speeches
Section 2: The relevance of ANZAC
Section 3: Gallipoli
Section 4: The Western Front
Section 5: Remembering and honouring: memorials
and heritage
Section 6: Anniversaries
Section 7: Statistics, links and further reading
(Kit written and compiled by staff of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and
Security Section)
For copyright reasons
some linked items are only available to members of Parliament.
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