MEDIA ALERT
Anzac Day 2025 Commemorations Overseas
CALL FOR MEDIA REGISTRATIONS
Media organisations or representatives wishing to attend Anzac Day commemorations in France or Türkiye must register now to seek accreditation for entry to each site.
To apply for media accreditation please email [email protected] with the subject line: Media accreditation request (France OR Türkiye) 2025 - (name of your organisation)”.
In the email you’ll need to provide the Media Accreditation Registration Form Anzac Day 2025 and some personal information.
Applications can be lodged up until 11.59pm AEST Thursday 17 April 2025. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Media representatives will be limited due to constraints at the commemorative/memorial sites in both France and Türkiye.
DVA reserves the right to accept or decline any media registration requests based on our operational requirements, including space.
Service details:
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France |
Türkiye |
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Dawn Service |
Gallipoli Dawn Service |
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‘Digger’ Service |
Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine Memorial The New Zealand National Service at Chunuk Bair Memorial 11:30am Friday 25 April 2025 Second Ridge Road Gallipoli Peninsula, Türkiye |
Further information on the services is available on the DVA website.
Successful applications
Your registration will be considered your formal intention to attend and cover the commemorative services.
Successful applicants will be advised as soon as possible after the close of registrations.
Media passes will be issued by DVA in France and Türkiye in the days prior to the events. Further details will be provided closer to Anzac Day.
Host broadcast feed
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) will provide a host/international feed of the commemorations free of charge to registered media on request. Feed access information will be made available by DVA ahead of the event date.
Stills imagery
Stills imagery will be available for download following the conclusion of the services. These will be at https://images.defence.gov.au.
Media briefing and media opportunities
A media briefing will be held in each location in the days prior to the commemorative events. At these briefings you will be provided with media accreditation passes, and information on the service and on-site arrangements.
Media opportunities and interviews may be available after the briefing. Further information will be provided to registered media closer to the event.
Further information
Visit the DVA website and follow DVA’s social media accounts: Facebook; Instagram; X @DVAAus
For historical background and other media materials, visit the DVA media centre.
ENDS
To apply for accreditation:
DVA Media
+61 2 5163 8903
[email protected]
More information:
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France |
Türkiye – Australia |
Türkiye – New Zealand |
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Tanya Cleary DVA Media Manager |
Ryan Selmes DVA Media Manager |
Greer Berry Strategic Advisor - Office of Chief of Defence Force, NZDF |
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Kirri Wagner DVA Assistant Media Manager |
Afsah Haque DVA Assistant Media Manager |
Contact details:
DVA Media
+61 2 5163 8903
[email protected]
