/ 26 April 2023

Remembering and looking ahead on defence

Image source: AAP
Image source: AAP

Tens of thousands of people gathered at services around the country and the world yesterday to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the landing of ANZAC troops at Gallipoli during WWI. It was the biggest turnout in years, and there were rowdy pub scenes as crowds lined up for a few rounds of two-up… And it was a special day of commemoration for those who lost loved ones on the Montevideo Maru – the sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942. We learned on the weekend that it had been found after 80 years, solving the mystery of Australia’s worst maritime disaster. And looking ahead, PM Anthony Albanese released the landmark strategic review of Australia’s defence capacities on Monday, promising our biggest military shakeup since WWII. He rejected claims they deliberately timed the review to be released on ANZAC Day eve, saying the didn’t have much time to get it out ahead of the Budget.

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