CANBERRA, ACT, Feb. 2 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
I acknowledge Her Excellency Hilda Heine, President of the Republic of Marshall Islands;
I also acknowledge my colleagues from across the parliament;
Admiral David Johnston, Chief of the Defence Force, and senior officers from across the services;
The Honourable Peter Tinley, National President of the RSL;
Alison Frame, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs;
Wing Commander Sharon Bown, representing the Chair of the Council of the Australian War Memorial; and
Matt Anderson, Director of the Australia...