Remembrance Day, 11 November 2012
Remembrance Day (11 November) marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year Australians observe one minute silence at 11 am on 11 November, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.
National Ceremony
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony includes a formal wreathlaying and will be attended by many high level dignitaries and diplomats. Australian’s Federation Guard and the Band of the Royal Military College will be on parade.
10.15 am – 12 noon approximately
We suggest you arrive by 9.45 am. Guests with entrée cards are required to be seated by 10 am.
Standing room for the public will be provided on the day. Members of the public are welcome to bring chairs or rugs. The Memorial will open 15 minutes after the completion of the National Ceremony, and will remain open until 5 pm. Here the public may view the Tri-Service Guard mounted at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. You are invited to lay a single poppy at the Tomb at the completion of the ceremony.
Location
Parade ground, Australian War Memorial
Wet weather arrangements
The National Ceremony will proceed even in inclement weather; visitors are asked to come prepared.
General information
- Visitors are invited to lay a poppy on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after the ceremony.
- Poppies will be on sale at the conclusion of the ceremony.
- Members of the general public are welcome to bring their own seats or rugs.
- The Memorial will open after the ceremony at approximately 12.30pm.
- Visitor information
- Pictures of the 2010 Remembrance Day ceremony at Flickr
- Roll of Honour
- Bugle call of the Last Post
- The Rouse
- Download the 2011 program
Speeches
- Text of General Peter Cosgrove's commemorative address on Remembrance Day 2009
- Transcript and recording of Prime Minister Paul Keating's speech on Remembrance Day in 1993 at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier
