The President of Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch, Chris Keating, who is also the organiser of the Burleigh Heads ANZAC Day Commemorative service & march, stated today at the 72nd Annual General Meeting of the Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch that nothing will change at this year's ANZAC Day march in Burleigh. Veterans will still be able to have children, grandchildren or great grandchildren march with them. Family of deceased veterans will be also be welcome to join the march with those veterans' medal(s) worn appropriately on the right side of their chest. This is no different to previous years.

Mr. Keating stated that the members of the Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch feel strongly that this participation by the young and family members in the march is an important aspect of the ANZAC Day service and a way for family to pay their respects to the veterans for their contribution to the freedom & lifestyle enjoyed today.

Mention has been made in the media of families dividing veteran medals among multiple family members. Tthis practice is not supported by Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch or the RSL at large aand is totally discouraged by the Sub-Branch. President Chris Keating stated that this sub-branch has always advised families to keep the medals together and purchase a copy set for another member of the family. Only last year, a veteran's widow who had two sons and each wished to march on ANZAC Day, one in Sydney and one in the Gold Coast, on advise from this sub-branch did exactly this.

"ANZAC Day services at Burleigh Heads have always been a community event. Children have been encouraged to march with their school and/or Scout group." Mr Keating stated.