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Memorial Director, Matt Anderson

Welcome, For Every Drop Shed in Anguish Dedication Ceremony

22 February 2024

Welcome given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial at the For Every Drop Shed in Anguish Dedication Ceremony on 22 F…

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Memorial Director, Matt Anderson

Black Tie Dinner, Australian Bravery Association

10 February 2024

Memorial Director, Matt Anderson's address at the Black Tie Dinner, Australian Bravery Association on 10 February 2024.

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Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, AO, CSC

Remembrance Day Commemorative Address

11 November 2023

The Commemorative Address for Remembrance Day 2023 was delivered by Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, AO, CSC

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Memorial Director, Matt Anderson

Merchant Navy National Commemorative Ceremony Address

22 October 2023

Memorial Director, Matt Anderson's address at the Merchant Navy National Commemorative Ceremony, Merchant Navy National War Memorial, Kings Park, C…

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Matt Anderson, Director

OV10-Bronco Commissioning and Forward Air Controllers Welcome

18 August 2023

Welcome address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the OV10-Bronco Commissioning and Forward Air Controllers, 26…

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Matt Anderson, Director

Tech in Government: Digitisation is an essential strategy for the preservation of data

09 August 2023

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Tech in Government Conference, 8 August 2023.

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Annual Bomber Command Memorial Service

04 June 2023

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Annual Bomber Command Memorial Service, 4 June 2023.

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Matt Anderson, Director

Sandakan Commemorative Service

26 May 2023

Welcome address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Sandakan Commemorative service, 26 May 2023.

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Matt Anderson, Director

Nurses and Midwives Remembrance

09 May 2023

Welcome address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Nurses and Midwives Remembrance and Thanksgiving ceremony,…

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Matt Anderson, Director

Red Shield Appeal Hunter and Central Coast Launch

02 May 2023

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Red Shield Appeal Hunter and Central Coast Launch, 2 May 2023.

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His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC

Anzac Day National Address 2023

25 April 2023

Address to the Nation given by His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).

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Prime Minister Albanese

Anzac Day Commemorative Address Dawn Service 2023

25 April 2023

Commemorative Address delivered by Prime Minister, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. 

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Matt Anderson, Director

The Australian War Widows ACT Field of Remembrance & Anzac Service

21 April 2023

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Australian War Widows ACT Field of Remembrance & Anzac Service…

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Soldier on Gala Keynote

01 April 2023

Speech given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for Soldier on Gala Keynote Address, 1 April 2023. 

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Matt Anderson, Director

In Conversation: Born of Fire and Ash Book Launch

15 March 2023

Welcome speech given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Born of Fire and Ash Book Launch, 15 March 2023.

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Matt Anderson, Director

Ralph Honnor oration

07 December 2022

Speech given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Ralph Honnor oration, 7 December 2022.

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Dr Nelson’s Book: Of Life and Of Leadership

Dr Nelson’s Book Launch: Of Life and Of Leadership

29 November 2022

Welcome for Dr Nelson’s Book Launch: Of Life and Of Leadership, 29 November 2022.

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Mr Kerry Stokes AC

Remembrance Day Commemorative Address

11 November 2022

The Commemorative Address for Remembrance Day 2022 was delivered by Mr Kerry Stokes AC. 

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Matt Anderson, Director

105th Anniversary Beersheba Breakfast

31 October 2022

Speech given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the 105th Anniversary Beersheba Breakfast, 31 October 2022.

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Matt Anderson, Director

National Legacy week launch

29 August 2022

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the National Legacy Week launch on 29 August 2022

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Matt Anderson, Director

Annual Bomber Command Memorial Service

05 June 2022

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Annual Bomber Command Memorial Service on the 5th of June 2022

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PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial

2022 National Sandakan Remembrance Day Commemorative Ceremony

27 May 2022

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the 2022 National Sandakan Remembrance Day Commemorative Ceremony, 27…

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PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial

Banka Island service introduction

25 May 2022

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial for the Banka Island Massacre 80th anniversary commemoration, 16 February…

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Red Shield Address

23 May 2022

Address given by Mr Matt Anderson PSM, Director, Australian War Memorial

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