Tomorrow, as the first light of dawn breaks across our nation, Australians will once again gather in quiet reflection.
It is a time not only to honour those of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who landed at Gallipoli in 1915, but to remember all who have served our nation - those who stood in harm’s way, answered the call of duty, and carried its burden with courage and resolve.
As Australians we have a duty to remember them and say "thanks".
ANZAC Day is woven into the fabric of our national identity. It is not a celebration of conflict, rather a recognition of the qualities that define us.
We remember the young Australians who stepped onto foreign shores, many never to return.
Though they rest far from home, their service is not forgotten. Their legacy endures in the traditions we uphold, the stories we pass on, and the respect we show each year.
We also pay tribute to all who have followed - those who served in conflicts, peacekeeping operations, and humanitarian missions as well as the families who carried the weight of their service at home.
As we gather at dawn services, marches and memorials, let us reflect not only on their sacrifice, but on the responsibility we share to honour it.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Lest we forget.

24 April 2026