Commemorating the Centenary of Anzac

Commemorating an historic event in our nation's history

Australia will commemorate the Centenary of Anzac between 2014 and 2018. This will mark one hundred years since our involvement in the First World War, including the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1915 when the Anzac tradition was born.

The Centenary will be a unique opportunity to honour and reflect upon the service and sacrifice of our past and current servicemen and servicewomen in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

The Government will provide opportunities for all Australians to participate in the commemoration.

Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial's First World War Galleries will be refurbished at a cost of $27 million. A new permanent exhibition will, in particular, showcase the Memorial's collections that relate to significant battles and the experiences of Australians who served.

The refurbishment will help conserve the heritage–listed dioramas and integrate new technologies to the galleries, providing new ways to illustrate the major campaigns of World War One.

The refurbishment will be a fitting tribute to all Australians who served in the First World War.

Supporting Community Commemoration

To give all Australians an opportunity to participate in the commemoration, a local grants program will be established to provide around $9.5 million to help fund local commemoration activities.

An Arts and Cultural Fund will also be established to support artists and cultural institutions to create commemorative displays and events.

To improve awareness of our military history, the Government will fund a communications program, including an education and multimedia element at a cost of around $3.4 million.