Turkish authorities asked the Australian Government to reconsider holding the service and, following consultation between our governments, the service will not be held.

The Turkish Government and its people are generous hosts of Australia's various commemorations at Gallipoli, and the Government respects their request.

The Lone Pine Cemetery at Gallipoli will be open to visitors to pay their respects on August 6. The Government has asked the Australian Ambassador to Turkey, James Larsen, to lay a wreath at the Lone Pine Memorial to honour the 101st anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine.

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Next year, there will again be an Australian service at the Lone Pine Cemetery on Anzac Day.

The Battle of Lone Pine was fought between August 6 and 10 in 1915. Australian forces suffered more than 2000 casualties and Turkish forces suffered more than 6000 casualties.

Seven Victoria Crosses were awarded to Australian soldiers for their bravery in the battle, including two posthumous awards to men who were killed or died of wounds.

Dan Tehan, Minister for Veterans Affairs.