The PM drew on the words of his wartime predecessor John Curtin as he gave the address to a crowd-free commemorative service - held inside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra in line with coronavirus restrictions
"Here in Canberra, on this day, 75 years ago and the midst of war, our then Prime Minister John Curtin, called for every citizen to give equal measure of devotion, what our servicemen and women give every day.," Mr Morrison said.
The catafalque party mounted at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Solider during the Anzac Day commemorative service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.Mr Morrison delivered his speech alongside the roll of honour, which marks the names of 102,000 men and women who have died in service. He also paid tribute to his grandfather Gunner Leslie John Smith, who served Australia in Sir Roden Cutler VC's 2nd 5th Field Regiment as part of the AIF's 7th Division in WWII.
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