Following a public call for expressions of interest, today I’m pleased to announce three new members have been appointed to the Australian War Memorial Council. The Council is responsible for the conduct and control of the affairs and policy of the Memorial, including...
The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has strongly condemned the desecration of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Overnight, pro-Palestine graffiti was painted on the Australian War Memorial in the nation’s capital. RSL National President Greg...
Kim Beazley has been appointed as Chair of the Australian War Memorial Council. The Governor of Western Australia, The Honourable Kim Beazley AC inspects the troops at the Pilbara Regiment Colours Parade. Mr Beazley, a former Labor Leader, Defence Minister and...
The proposition by the Director of the AWM and supported by the Government through the Veterans Affairs Minister is strongly opposed by the RARA. This RARA position has been clearly made on several national radio and TV media outlets, but we thought it prudent to also...
The Weekend Australian Inquirer article 22nd October 2022 by Cameron Stewart With three explosive sentences, Australian War Memorial Council chairman Brendan Nelson has unleashed a fierce culture war over how best to exhibit the history of frontier violence. Should...
The Albanese Government will recommend the Governor-General appoint the Hon Kim Beazley AC as a member of the Council of the Australian War Memorial. Mr Beazley is a recipient of Australia's highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for service to...
The AWM Council is planning on including presentations about atrocities committed against Aborigines and the so-called ‘colonial wars’. Read all about it here “War Memorial chair, former Howard government minister Brendan Nelson, revealed the Memorial’s governing...
Yesterday, the newly elected members of Parliament attended the Last Post Ceremony which commemorated Private Joseph John Dale, who lost his life while serving Australia in the First World War. Wreaths were laid by the family of Private Joseph John Dale, as well as...
You would no doubt be aware that the AWM is undertaking a significant development. Details can be found here, including a fly-through video https://www.awm.gov.au/ourcontinuingstory/ourplans You are encouraged to participate in the public consultation process...