Anzac Memorial Act 2025
16Use of ceremonial area during commemorations
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16 Use of ceremonial area during commemorations
16 Use of ceremonial area during commemorations
(1) The Trustees may use the ceremonial area for a special commemorative event.
(2) The Trustees may, with the written agreement of the Crown land manager of the ceremonial area, use the ceremonial area for other commemorations.
(3) In this section—
ceremonial area means the land shown as “Anzac Memorial Ceremonial Area” on the Memorial Area Map.
commemoration means a commemorative activity to recognise Australian Defence Force service and sacrifice in peace and war.
commemorative activity includes a parade, ceremony or service.
special commemorative event means a commemorative activity to recognise any of the following—
(a) Anzac Day,
(b) Remembrance Day,
(c) the annual Indigenous Veterans commemoration in Reconciliation Week,
(d) RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC commemoration.