Good Afternoon everyone, I’m so proud to join you to commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans from each of our nations during the Korean War. Last year I had the honour of meeting 94 year old Captain Norman Goldspink, who was part of Australia’s 1st Battalion...
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...
Wednesday the 18th August is Vietnam Veterans’ Day – an opportunity for our country to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of the Australians during the Vietnam War, and to acknowledge the 55th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Minister for Veterans’...
On 11 August 1966, a peace treaty was signed between the Indonesian and Malaysian governments, bringing to an end the Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said the Confrontation was an...
AUSTRALIANS are encouraged to pause and remember the legacy and valuable contribution of Australia’s First Nations’ service men and women this NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week, held from 4 - 11 July, is a national celebration of the world’s oldest living cultures and...
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honours the 1.7 million people across both World Wars who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield, ensuring they are never forgotten. This article looks at the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and...
Navy Veterans Salute the ‘Forgotten War’ On Thursday 24th June at 10.30 am the N.A.A. (Naval Association of Australia Queensland) will highlight the service of members of the Royal Australia Navy in the Korean War. See the Naval Association of Australia...
FOLLOWING three years’ work with veterans, their families, ex-service organisations and the Departments of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, a new sculpture will be placed on the grounds of the Australian War Memorial recognising the sufferings of war and service. ...
A special commemorative medallion marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is now available to every living Second World War veteran to say ‘thank you for your service’. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester today launched the medallion...
TOMORROW Australians across the country are encouraged to commemorate the service of all those who served in the Vietnam War and the Battle of Long Tan. Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said Australians should pause and reflect on the...