Anzac Day services have been cancelled in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania after the federal government banned mass gatherings in response to the coronavirus crisis. 'ANZAC Day as a marker of our respect and admiration for ANZACs past and present will still be observed. Meanwhile in Queensland, RSL state president Tony Ferris said Anzac Day services would put veterans at risk. Anzac Day services in each state: Western Australia: Cancelled Tasmania: Cancelled Victoria: Possible reduced attendance with veterans watching from home New South Wales: Cancelled Queensland: Cancelled South Australia: Undecided ACT: Undecided Northern Territory: Undecided'A lot of preparation work has already been done. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, organisers have cancelled Anzac Day services in WA and Tasmania.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2020 02:47 UTC