Mary Aldred (Monash, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

As we approach Remembrance Day, our nation pauses to honour those who gave their lives in defence of our freedom. In my electorate of Monash, we've got the Fallen Diggers group, led by Tony Moon and Andrew Moon, his brother, who are based in Korumburra. They lead a passionate national group of volunteers who play a really important role in preserving the legacy of our diggers.

They do this through a number of initiatives Australia-wide and internationally: they research and document the stories of service men and women, they support the restoration and maintenance of war graves and they help families reconnect with the history of their loved ones. Their mission is to ensure every missing soldier receives a dignified and honourable burial, the respect and recognition these courageous men and women deserve. Their team is relentless in their pursuit, vowing not to rest until all avenues are exhausted to locate and identify the missing. There are still over 30,000 Australian soldiers unaccounted for from two world wars. In recent years, Fallen Diggers has successfully identified and recovered many Australian soldiers previously missing.

Remembrance Day is more than just a moment's silence; it is an ongoing act of national gratitude.

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