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Media organisations or representatives wishing to attend Anzac Day commemorations in France or Türkiye must register now to seek accreditation for entry to each site.
Mr Kahlil Fegan DSC AM has been reappointed as Australia’s Repatriation Commissioner for a further five years from 6 August 2025.
Mr Mark Brewer AM CSC and Bar has been appointed as Deputy President of the Repatriation Commission following the retirement of Ms Kate Pope PSM.
A statement from the Chief of The Defence Force, the Secretary of the Department of Defence, and the Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs
This year marks twenty-five years since Australian peacekeepers deployed as part of International Force East Timor (INTERFET), and led by Australia’s General Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, CVO, MC (Retd), it remains Australia's largest peacekeeping mission to date, and Australia’s largest overseas military deployment since the Vietnam War.
Australians have gathered around the world today in the thousands to honour all those who have
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In locations across the country and around the world, Australians have gathered today to honour
Anzac Day – 25 April – is Australia’s national day to recognise all military personnel who have
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