CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 11 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
It is a profound honour to join with you today on this landmark anniversary.
I acknowledge Her Excellency, the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, I acknowledge the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Matt Keogh.
I acknowledge the Leader of the Opposition, and other parliamentarians who are here.
I acknowledge former prime ministers' John Howard, Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison.
Importantly today, most importantly, I acknowledge serving members of the Australian Defence Force, including Admiral Mark Hammond, the Chief of the Defence Force, and other veterans who join us,...