The Australian War Memorial (AWM) and Returned & Services League (RSL) would no doubt agree that ANZAC Day, including the Dawn Service and March has changed over the last 20 years or so. It has experienced a resurgence of support because the Australian community has become interested and involved. Much of this resurgence has been due to the great efforts of the AWM staff and the RSL. The day is not just for Veterans and ADF members any more. We should continue to encourage families, descendants, friends and young people to march and get involved. Let them wear their grandparent’s medals on the right if they wish.

The general consensus of the members of the Royal Australian Regiment Association ACT Branch is the ANZAC Day March and National Service for 2018 was poorly executed… Read the full letter here.