Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I again thank Senator Mason for his question. Just to confirm, as I ran out of time: Tim Fischer will be the envoy for this exhibition which I am sure, being a Vietnam veteran, is a further indication of the centenary of the service and sacrifice.

This exhibition will go to 23 locations across Australia—to the states and the Northern Territory. The exhibition will open in Albury-Wodonga. It will then go to Tasmania and conclude in Sydney around Anzac Day in 2017. What this will do is ensure that not only does this nation commemorate events—it is some 30-odd days now—like the landing at Gallipoli but, equally importantly, the Western Front and the Sinai where this nation lost so many of its finest over that four-year period. It will be an opportunity to reflect on a centenary of service and sacrifice.