The Governor-General represented Australia at the Dawn Service in Gallipoli

The Governor-General represented Australia at the Dawn Service in Gallipoli, where her remarks focused on the enduring Anzac spirit now held in contemporary Australia through selfless acts of care, kindness and respect.

"The monumental loss and terrible sadness of Gallipoli has altered our hearts and minds across generations.

We mourn the horror of war and the loss of so many, and cherish the Anzac story, certain that, in the words of one young Australian,
'...commemoration can inspire Australia's potential to be brave and extraordinary...'

What happened here 110 years ago is a constant call, not to arms, but to peace.
And that is why we will remember them

Lest we forget."