Today, on ANZAC Day 2023, we pause to remember and honour the extraordinary sacrifice of our service men and women, and their families.
This year marks the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign and the birth of the ANZAC spirit of mateship, bravery and sacrifice.
420,000 Australians enlisted in World War 1, including 15,484 from Tasmania of whom an estimated 3000 were killed. A further 40,000 Australians were killed on active service in World War 2 and other conflicts in Korea, Malaya, Vietnam and the Middle East.
Tasmanians were among the first to land in Gallipoli in 1915, and have been active in Australia’s military operations in following conflicts.
Today more than 10,500 war veterans and ex-service personnel live in Tasmania.
I encourage all Tasmanians today to take a moment of quiet reflection, and shine a light on the bravery and valour of those who have given their all to defend our state, our country and our way of life.
For those who have served and for those who have fallen.
Lest We Forget
