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25 Feb 2019 10:27 AM AEST - Chester Media Statement
- ANZAC DAY VILLERS-BRETONNEUX, FRANCE
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MEDIA
STATEMENT
25 February 2019
ANZAC DAY
VILLERS-BRETONNEUX, FRANCE
When it comes to
sensitive matters like this which are at the
heart of our entire nation, it is vital that the
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) conducts
full consultations with ex-service organisations
and the general public before they make any
changes. That’s what the public expect, it’s
what the Prime Minister and the government
expect.
The Minister for Veterans’
Affairs has instructed DVA to conduct a Dawn
Service at the Australian National Memorial near
Villers-Bretonneux, France on Anzac Day 2019.
The decision to revert
to the Dawn Service follows feedback from
ex-service organisations and the general public
in Australia.
There will be
comprehensive consultation with local
authorities and tour operators in France, as
well as with the ex-service community in
Australia, before any further changes are
considered.
ENDS
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