11 December
2015
Further support for ANZAC Centenary
projects
A further
$19.65 million in funding from the
Anzac Centenary Public Fund has been allocated to
commemorative projects in Victoria, Queensland, South
Australia and Tasmania, and to the Anzac
Centenary John Monash Scholarship.
The Minister for
Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime
Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Stuart Robert,
announced the new funding allocations today.
"I am very pleased
to advise that the Government has today adopted the
recommendations of the Anzac Centenary Public Fund Board
to support several important Anzac Centenary projects
that will help leave a lasting and unifying legacy for
all Australians," Minister Robert said.
"All monies gifted
to the Public Fund is being spent on iconic state and
territory Anzac Centenary projects within Australia. The
Government appreciates the generous support of corporate
donors and acknowledges their contribution to ensuring
the legacy of our Anzacs is known to future
generations."
Projects receiving
funding support include:
- Melbourne's Shrine of
Remembrance;
- Brisbane's Anzac Square Refurbishment;
- Adelaide's Memorial Garden Walk;
- Hobart's Pedestrian Bridge; and
- The Anzac Centenary John Monash Scholarship
The Anzac Centenary
2014 to 2018 is the most significant period of
commemoration in our nation’s history. It is a time for
us to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all those
who have defended our freedoms over the last 100 years,
and those who continue to represent us in wars,
conflicts and peacekeeping operations today.
For more
information on the Anzac Centenary national program
please visit the Anzac Centenary website
www.anzaccentenary.gov.au
Media enquiries:
Richard Briedis (Minister
Robert): 0477 391 174
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Media: 02 6289 6203
