ANZAC DAY

NSW MPs push to ban pokies on Anzac Day

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Original article by Alexandra Smith
The Sydney Morning Herald – Page: Online : 13-Aug-24

The NSW government recently announced that it will seek to ban all large retailers from trading on Anzac Day. Alex Greenwich, the independent MP for Sydney, contends that the ban should be expanded to include poker machines in pubs, clubs and Sydney’s casinos; he says Anzac Day is a solemn day of commemoration and reflection, and the government should force ‘pokies’ to be turned off for the day if it is serious about honouring the state’s war veterans. Greenwich says his proposed legislative amendment – which would not apply to the Anzac Day tradition of playing two-up – has the support of other crossbenchers.

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Anzac Day services and private commemorations across Australia remember ultimate sacrifice of war

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abc.net au – Page: Online : 26-Apr-21

Over 4,000 people with special tickets attended the national Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking at the service. He paid special tribute to the 41 Australians who have lost their lives in Afghanistan, following his recent announcement that the last 80 remaining troops will be withdrawn later in 2021. Seating at the dawn service complied with social distancing requirements, with similar measures in place at other services across Australia; crowds were barred from Anzac Day services in Perth due to the snap COVID-19 lockdown.

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