11 January
2016
Rio Tinto Anzac Centenary Public Fund donation
honours Australian servicemen and women
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister
Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC,
Stuart Robert, gratefully acknowledges Rio Tinto’s $10
million contribution to the Anzac Centenary Public Fund.
“As a proud Australian company Rio Tinto has thrown
its support behind the Anzac Centenary with a very
generous $10 million donation that will help support a
range of community activities, events, memorials and
educational partnerships,” Mr Robert said.
“Across all sectors of our nation we have an
opportunity to think about what legacy we want to leave
our children and grandchildren, including how they will
remember the sacrifices made by our soldiers and their
families.”
The Anzac Centenary Public Fund has been established
to provide Australian communities with opportunities to
participate in Anzac Centenary activities. Donations to
the public fund support iconic state and territory Anzac
Centenary projects that enable Australians to
participate in commemorative activities.
Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said, “Rio Tinto
is proud to support these important commemorations as
part of its long-standing and ongoing commitment as a
member of the Australian community.”
“The ANZAC centenary gives the nation a chance to
come together to honour Australian servicemen and women
for the roles they have played in combat around the
world,” Mr Walsh said.
The Anzac Centenary 2014 to 2018 is the most
significant period of commemoration in our nation’s
history. It is a time to acknowledge the service and
sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms
over the past 100 years, and those who continue to
represent us in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping
operations.
For more information about the Anzac Centenary Public
Fund, 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
