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The National Commission on the Commemoration of the Anzac Centenary - Report to Government

The Commission’s report is the first step in planning for the centenary program.  It includes recommendations covering the broad scope and shape of commemorative, educative and interpretive initiatives and activities for the commemorative program, as well as an outline of  a potential governance process to support the program’s implementation. 

The next steps will occur as the Government considers the report and determines what further planning and consultation is needed to develop and progress the centenary program.

The National Commission on the Commemoration of the Anzac Centenary Report
PDF version of the report (4MB) | Word version of the report (499KB)

Colmar Brunton Social Research

On behalf of the National Commission, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs contracted market research company Colmar Brunton to conduct social research into, and gain an understanding of the views, perceptions, knowledge and aspirations of the Australian people in relation to ‘Anzac’ and commemoration and the impending centenary.

The research was conducted across Australia through focus groups held in all state and territory capitals and in one major and one smaller regional community in most states and territories.  Notably, it found that Australians want activities and programs forming part of the centenary program to be accessible, educational and memorable, and to recognise war as a vehicle for peace.

The research found that: it is almost universally recognised that commemoration of our military history is important; Australians hold fairly strong opinions about how significant anniversaries (of our military history) should and should not be commemorated; and the centenary commemorations provide all living generations the opportunity to ensure the legacy of the service of Australians and the impacts of that service is carried for another 100 years.

The Colmar Brunton Social Research report is available to view
PDF version of the report (812KB) | Word version of the report (558KB)