Remembrance Day 2024

Today, on Remembrance Day, Defence joins all Australians to observe one-minute silence to acknowledge, honour and remember those who have served our country in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. 

This year marks 110 years since the start of the First World War, in what was Australia’s costliest conflict. After four years of continuous fighting, the guns of the Western Front fell silent on 11 November 1918. 

Today, the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN will attend the National Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial to lay a wreath in memory of more than 103,000 Australians who gave their lives in service to our nation, and those who were left with the scars of war. 

“On Remembrance Day, we honour all Australians who have defended our nation and pay our respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Admiral Johnston said.

“The true cost of war is human: loved ones who would never return home, grieving families left in mourning, and veterans who would wear the physical and psychological scars of conflict for the rest of their lives.

“Today we take a moment to reflect on their sacrifice, and their courage and commitment.”

There are more than 2,500 Australian Defence Force members currently deployed on operations overseas and within Australia, actively protecting Australia and our region. They will pause to commemorate Remembrance Day. 

Lest we forget. 

Media note:

Images of ADF personnel commemorating Remembrance Day will be available at: https://images.defence.gov.au/S20242998. 

Further information can be found at: https://www.defence.gov.au/Events/Remembrance-Day.