Anzac Day Amendment Bill
This bill updates the law about Anzac Day (25 April). Right now, the law lists specific wars that Anzac Day covers. This bill removes that list and instead says Anzac Day honours everyone who has served New Zealand in any war or armed conflict, including people who died during military training or other military service outside of war. It also specifically mentions Australian and New Zealand troops landing at Gallipoli.
What this affects
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The bill updates which wars and conflicts Anzac Day officially covers, removing a fixed list and replacing it with broader wording that includes any armed conflict New Zealand has been involved in, as well as deaths during military training.
In recognition and commemoration of the contribution of all those who have served New Zealand (including those who died) in time of war and in warlike conflicts
all those who have died in New Zealand military service, or whose death was connected with New Zealand military service, at any other time
a person serves in a warlike conflict if they serve in response to an armed conflict that has occurred, is occurring, or may occur or recur
the anniversary of the first landing of troops from New Zealand, Australia, and other allied forces on Gallipoli
Progress through Parliament
Have your say
This bill is open for public submissions to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee. Anyone can tell the committee what they think, and you don’t need to be an expert. Submissions close 21 May 2025.
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