Ballot numbers for Gallipoli 2015 confirmed
Hon Michael Woodhouse
Minister
of Veterans’ Affairs
12
February 2013 Media Statement
Ballot numbers for Gallipoli 2015
confirmed
Visitor numbers for the Centenary Anzac Day Commemorative Services at Gallipoli on 25 April 2015 will be set at 10,500 people, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed.
“The Turkish Government recently reviewed the Anzac Commemorative Site and has formally advised that the maximum capacity is 10,500 people,” says Mr Woodhouse.
“Demand for places at the 2015 Gallipoli commemorations is expected to significantly exceed the site capacity. That is why both Australia and New Zealand has agreed to ballot attendance passes.”
Of the
10,500 attendance passes, Australia will receive 8000, New
Zealand 2000, with the remaining 500 reserved for those from
Turkey and for VIPs representing New Zealand, Australia and
other countries involved in the conflict.
“This
allocation ratio is based on the relative number of
casualties suffered by New Zealand and Australia during the
Gallipoli campaign in 1915.”
Late last year both
governments conducted extensive public consultation
regarding balloting options for attendance at the 2015
commemorations.
“We will soon be in a position to make final decisions regarding balloting arrangements, and expect to announce further details in the coming weeks.
“New Zealand places great value on the enduring cooperation and support provided by Turkish authorities to the annual Anzac commemorations, and I thank them for that support,” says Mr Woodhouse.
ENDS