Chapter 12: Agency achievements and the way forward

Abbreviations

A list of the abbreviations used in this report is available in the Glossary

The national story—celebration and commemoration

Marking key events is important to Australians’ sense of identity.

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, DVA has implemented a national programme to salute and recognise Second World War veterans. It has also successfully coordinated a whole of government approach to the planning and conduct of Anzac Day services at Gallipoli.

A number of Australia’s iconic sites have been progressed, by DEH, towards entry on to the World Heritage List or the National Heritage List. These include the Sydney Opera House, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and AWM.

DIMA has played a key role in reinforcing tolerance and understanding with the celebration of the Australian Government’s Harmony Day.

Management Advisory Committee agencies’ key achievements, 2005–06

The national story—celebration and commemoration: read more about key achievements during 2005-06