ANZAC Day commemorations
ANZAC Day, April 25, is a revered day for our nation and this year will see hundreds of thousands of Australians showing their support and respect for our current and returned servicemen and women.
Queensland police and volunteers from the State Emergency Service will continue a long and proud tradition of supporting our servicemen and women, and our local communities, during ANZAC Day commemorations.
Across the length and breadth of Queensland, police and SES will be at ANZAC Day ceremonies assisting event organisers, as we honour this important milestone in our national history.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor said the Service has a high commitment of resources to support ANZAC Day celebrations.
“Whether it be managing traffic or providing a security response, our officers will be out in force to make ANZAC Day tributes across the State a success,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Taylor said.
“QPS have been planning these ceremonies in collaboration with event organisers and other stakeholders.
“Operational officers and specialist support units will be ensuring the safety of Queenslanders who wish to attend the ceremonies.
“We encourage anyone attending events to check road closures in advance and utilise public transport.”
A list of road closures for policing districts across the State can be found at the links below:
- Bribie Island
- Brisbane Central
- Brisbane North
- Bundaberg
- Darling Downs: here and here
- Far North
- Gladstone
- Hervey Bay
- Ipswich
- Rockhampton
- St George
- Sunshine Coast
- Tara
- Townsville
- Wynnum
The Queensland Community is thanked in advance for their cooperation and patience with any additional security measures that are in place to ensure the safety and security of all Queenslanders.
The Queensland Police Service stands with the rest of the community in remembering the Australians who are serving, have served, and those who have died, in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations involving our armed forces.
We also acknowledge the 30 Queensland police officers who lost their lives during World War I.
