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Help Us Honour the Service of Australian Veterans

The Department of Veterans' Affairs is committed to recognising and commemorating Australians who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. A key part of this commitment is ensuring that official war graves are respectfully maintained to the standards expected by the community.

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About the Office of Australian War Graves

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