ANZAC Day FAQs
This year, veterans will have the choice of marching under the operational theatre in which they served, or their unit association if it is represented in the march.
Please see Order of March here - 2023 Public Order of March
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
ANZAC Day is a commemoration of the anniversary of the landing of some 20,000 Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April in 1915. This was the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
The pride that the men who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula took in the ANZAC name endures to this day, representing the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship.
Australians recognise 25 April as a day of national remembrance, which takes two forms. Commemorative services are held across the nation at dawn – the time of the original landing, and then later in the day, former servicemen and servicewomen meet to take part in marches.
It is traditional on ANZAC Day to wear a sprig of rosemary. Rosemary grows wild on the Gallipoli Peninsula. You can purchase Rosemary broaches and other items from RSLWA, at https://store.rslwa.org.au/
We use Poppies as a symbol on Remembrance Day, 11 November.
The Perth collection for the ANZAC Appeal is happening on the 14th April.
Flags are required to be flown at half-mast till noon on ANZAC Day, then raised to the masthead until sunset.
It is appropriate to fly the flags of New Zealand, the United Kingdom and other allied nations alongside the national flag. It is also considered appropriate to wave small Australian flags during marches.
When flown with the flags of other sovereign nations, all flags should be flown on separate staffs and in equal position, no flag being flown higher than any other and all being the same size if possible.
International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another in time of peace. The Australian National Flag should, however, be hoisted first and lowered last unless the number of flags permits their being hoisted and lowered simultaneously.
For more information see the Australian National Flag Association website: anfa-national.org.au
More than 100 RSL Sub-Branches around the State hold ANZAC Day events. To find out about ANZAC Day activities in your local area please visit:
https://rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/anzac-day-services-2023
There are five events in Perth. Full and up to date event information can be found at: https://rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/services
ALL INCLUSIVE SUNSET SERVICE, Monday 24 April 2023, 17:00 to 17:30
- Kings Park Flame of Remembrance
- Tickets are now sold out as of 3:00 pm 21 April 2023
DAWN SERVICE, Tuesday 25 April 2023, 05:50 to 7:00 (arrive from 04:00)
- Kings Park State War Memorial
- Bookings are NOT required
- Live broadcast on Facebook (@RSLWAHQ)
- Radio live broadcast option and on radio 94.5/92.9
GUNFIRE BREAKFAST, Tuesday 25 April 2023, 07:00 to 9:00
- Government House Gardens
- Gold-coin donation
THE MARCH, Tuesday 25 April 2023, 09:00 to 11:00
- St Georges Terrace, Victoria Avenue to Langley Park
- You MUST register to march at https://rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/services
- Children and grandchildren are welcome to march with their veteran.
- Spectators welcome along the route, no need to register
- Live broadcast on ABC TV
COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE, Tuesday 25 April 2023, 11:00 to 12:00
- Perth Concert Hall
- Tickets are free – but essential from www.perthconcerthall.com.au/events
- Live broadcast on ABC TV
There are four ways you can march, but you MUST register to do so:
- with one of around 100 Unit and Kindred Member Groups, the full list and contact details can be found here. Please contact the group leader and ask to be registered through them.
- Veterans now have the opportunity to not only march under their unit association but also under their relevant conflict group in which they served – new to 2023
- March by vehicle request
- March by military motorcycle
ALL participants should please read the ANZAC Day March Protocols which can be found on RSLWA website at:
Yes. The term medals covers:
- the Member of the Order of Australia and the Medal of the Order of Australia
- badges of the 4th and 5th classes of orders and decorations which are worn as medals as well as for campaigns and long service.
There is an established order of precedence. For full details, read the Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards:
www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/resource/download/wearing-awards-order-of-wearing.pdf
A veteran may wear their own medals on the left and those of a relative on the right.
Yes. Your local RSL Sub Branch or Ex Service Organisation may be able to provide guidance regarding what group to march with. Then you need to register (see above) with a Unit and Kindred Group or with RSLWA. If you wish to wear family medals, then they should be worn on your right-hand side.
Yes. If you wish to wear family medals, then they should be worn on your right-hand side.
Yes. This is new for 2023, we are now inviting children and grandchildren of all veterans marching to join them. Children and grandchildren do not need to register, but their veteran MUST be registered either with their Unit and Kindred Group, or with RSLWA.
The form up area is where you wait to join the march in the correct order. You can view the map at: https://rslwa.org.au/media/attachments/2023/03/31/anzac_day_march_map.pdf
You will line up at either St Georges Terrace between Barrack Street and William Street or on Barrack Street between The Esplanade and Hay Street.
The map will also show you the order of the march.
Yes, but only after the formal service has concluded, from 7am. Wreath laying during the Dawn Service is by invitation only.
Yes. You can bring food and non-alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed in public places. Please help us by taking your rubbish home with you or using the bins provided.
The ANZAC Club is at the heart of all the action on 25 April and open from 7am – 5pm. Bookings for ANZAC House lunch please visit www.anzacclub.org.au/club-events or call 9287 3777. Mateship Lane operates on a first to arrive basis until maximum capacity limits are reached.
You can get a coffee at Kings Park from 4:30am at Frasers.
For a gold coin donation you can have breakfast at Government House Gardens on St Georges Terrace (next door to Council House) from 7am to 9am.
The Salvation Army will be offering sausage sizzle at Langley Park from 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Salvation Army are also providing free tea, coffee and biscuits at the Perth Concert Hall. The tea and coffee service commences at 8:00am.
Please do NOT bring:
- dangerous or hazardous items
- sun shelters and tents
- alcohol
- glassware
- portable BBQs
- pets (service and support dogs are allowed)
Yes, but please be respectful at all times. We would love to see your photos, if you wish to share your images please email to marketing@rslwa.org.au or on social media use the hashtag #rslwa #ANZACspirit.
Toilets and first aid support will also be available throughout – check the event map for details at:https://rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/services
There are a number of Lost Person points set up at key locations around the Parade and Commemorative Service – check the event map for details at: https://rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/services
Roads are closed for the shortest possible duration, whilst managing participant safety. Please be aware that surrounding streets may be affected. Parking restrictions will be in place, and towing may be enforced.
A map of road closures can be found at the following link: https://rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/services
Road Closures in place for DAWN SERVICE from 2.00am -9.00am
- Kings Park Road
- Havelock Street Southbound
- Harvest Terrace – No access to Parliament Place
- Fraser Avenue
- May Drive (from Saw Ave)
- Saw Avenue
- Wadjuk Car Park
- Forest Car Park
- Lovekin Drive
- Wadjuk Way
- Kattidj Close
Local traffic only
- Malcolm Street – local traffic only via Elder Street, no access from St George’s Terrace
- Walker Ave – local traffic only
- Ventnor Ave - local traffic only
- Outram Street - local traffic only
- Altona Street - local traffic only, no access to Kings Park Road
- Colin Street - local traffic only, no access to Kings Park Road
- Colin Grove - local traffic only, no access to Kings Park Road or Havelock Street
- Ord Street - local traffic only, no access to Havelock Street
- Havelock Street Northbound – local traffic only
- Parliament Place – local Traffic only via Havelock Street
- Cliff Street – local traffic access only till 3:30am
- Mount Street - local traffic access only till 3:30am
- Bellevue Terrace - local traffic access only till 3:30am
Road Closures in place for PARADE from 5:00am – 13:00
- St Georges Terrace (from William Street to Victoria Ave)
- Adelaide Terrace (from Hill St to Victoria Ave)
- Howard Street (from the Esplanade to St Georges Terrace)
- Sherwood Court (from The Esplanade to St Georges Terrace)
- Barrack Street (from The Esplanade to Wellington Street)
- Murray Street and Murray Street Mall (from William St to Pier St)
- Cathedral Ave (from St Georges Terrace to Hay St)
- Pier St (from St Georges Terrace to Hay St)
- Irwin Street (from St Georges Terrace to Hay Street). Note: Irwin St Road closure will remain in place till 3:00pm at the conclusion of the Mateship Lane Event.
- Hay Street and Hay Street Mall (from William Street to Irwin St)
- Victoria Ave (from Riverside Drive to Hay St)
- Terrace Road (from City Car Park to Hill St)
Take Transperth to this year's Dawn Service
Extra bus and train services will operate for the Dawn Service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park.
Early morning special event trains will operate on all lines, except the Midland and Airport lines due to a scheduled shutdown. Train replacement buses will operate between Midland Station and Perth Busport and High Wycombe Station and Perth Busport.
Route 620 to Kings Park will depart from Perth Busport from approximately 4.30am.
Within Kings Park, Route 621 will operate between the Vietnam War Memorial and the coach terminus near Wadjuk Way.
All serving and returned defence personnel wearing uniforms, campaign ribbons or medals can travel free on ANZAC Day.
Seniors, aged and disability support pensioners can use their SmartRider to access free travel because of the public holiday.
Other passengers will need to purchase a ticket or use their SmartRider to travel.
Visit transperth.wa.gov.au for more information and to plan your journey.
Cyclists are welcome to ride their bikes to the events but please note there will not be any event bike racks, so please remember your lock and key as well as your cycle helmet!
There will be significant road closures and parking restrictions at Kings Park. Patrons are advised to use public transport. Please note there are sinificant road closures with little to no parking available. Public Transport is strongly encouraged.
All City of Perth car parks are open on ANZAC Day. For more information on parking availability download the mobile app: http://www.cityofperthparking.com.au/mobile-app
We are very grateful to the City of Perth who will be providing FREE ANZAC parking at:
In addition, 3-hour free parking on public holidays is also available at:
Go to City of Perth website or parking app to locate accessible parking bays in the city https://www.cityofperthparking.com.au/disability-parking
A limited amount of ACROD parking is available at Kings Park – Please contact events@rslwa.org.au to organise your pass.
A letter and map containing information on the events, access, road closures and parking details will be distributed to the City of Perth and Kings Park residents and businesses in April.
Should any residents or businesses have any concerns or questions, please contact the ANZAC Day Coordinator by email adc@rslwa.org.au or phone RSLWA on 9287 3799.
Unless the weather is considered dangerous to participants and spectators, the events will go ahead whatever the forecast.
Any cancelations will be broadcast through mainstream and social media on the morning of ANZAC Day. Check the RSLWA website for all the latest on the events and maps at: https://www.rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/services
Yes, most of the events will be broadcast on radio and television through our media partners ABC and Radio 94.5/92.9. The Dawn service will be streamed live through RSLWA Facebook.
More than 100 RSL Sub-Branches around the State hold ANZAC Day events. To find out about ANZAC Day activities in your local area please visit:
https://rslwa.org.au/commemoration/anzac-day/anzac-day-services-2023