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On April 27, 2017 Behind the News televised a segment giving the views of schoolchildren who marched in the Anzac Day parade.
On April 25, 2015, the ABC televised the speech given by then Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, at Lone Pine.
On April 27, 2015, Behind the News published a segment titled ‘Anzac Special: The Gallipoli Story’ which outlines Australia’s involvement at Gallipoli and other battles of World War I.
On April 24, 2014, ABC televised a segment titled ‘Fact or fiction: Common Anzac myths put to the test”
On April 7, 2015, the ABC asked a group of Australians of different ages and backgrounds to watch the concluding scene of the 1981 film ‘Gallipoli’ and then asked them was this battle an instance of heroism or waste.
On April 7, 2015, the ABC showed a group of Australians of different ages and backgrounds footage of people playing Anzac Day two-up at a pub, and asked how we should mark Anzac Day.
On April 25, 2011, the ABC televised a debate between historians with different views of the significance of Anzac Day and Australia’s wartime experience. The segment includes relevant video footage.
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On April 28, 2017, The Sydney Morning Herald published a comment by Clementine Ford titled 'The hypocrisy that lies behind the reaction to seven words from Yassmin Abdel-Magied'
The comment argues that those who claim to value freedom of speech should be prepared to accept Abdel-Magied's comments about ANZAC Day.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/news-and-views/opinion/over-the-top-reaction-to-seven-words-from-yassmin-abdelmagied-brings-this-country-into-disrepute-20170428-gvueno.html#comments
On April 28, 2017, In Focus, the newsletter of the International Grammar School, Sydney, published a comment by the School's principal, Shauna Colnan, in which she argues that Anzac Day is an opportunity to promote peace.
The full text can be accessed at https://www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au/assets/downloads/publications/InFocus28April2017_FINAL2.pdf
On April 27, 2017, Eureka Street published a comment by Rohan Salmond titled 'Identity on the line in the fallout over Anzac free speech'
The point of view argues against restrictions being posed on who can enter the debate around Anzac Day.
The full text can be accessed at https://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=51273#.WQZWu9wlFVc
On April 27, 2017, The Australian published a report titled 'Abdel-Magied under pressure on DFAT role'
The report details demands that Abdel-Magied should be dismissed as a board member of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations, run by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The full text of this report can be accessed at http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/yassmin-abdelmagied-pressure-dfat-role/news-story/539e00208d5de4d1af8d97f388fd9407
On April 27, 2017 The Australian published a news report titled 'Calls for presenter to be sacked'
The report details demands from the public and some politicians for the ABC to dismiss presenter Yassmin Abdel-Magied for a comment she posted on Facebook about ANZAC Day. At the time of publishing this issue outline there were 99 reader comments in response to the news report, most critical of Ms Abdel-Magied and of the ABC.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/yassmin-abdelmagied-triggers-anger-with-Anzac-day-facebook-post/news-story/40123cfe7b0d7fb93ed7536aaf9f7824
On April 26, 2017, The Sydney Morning Herald published a comment by lawyer and commentator Duncan Fine. The point of view is titled 'We should celebrate Yassmin Abdel-Magied, not attack her'
The piece argues that Abdel-Magied's comments are an instance of the operation of free speech and as such should be commended rather than condemned.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.smh.com.au/comment/we-should-celebrate-yassmin-abdelmagied-not-attack-her-20170426-gvsp1k.html
On April 26, 2017, The Australian published a comment by former Labor Minister, Graham Richardson, titled 'Yassmin Abdel-Magied shows what's up with ABC'
The writer criticises the ABC for not espousing views supported by a majority of Australians.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/columnists/graham-richardson/yassmin-abdelmagied-demonstrates-whats-wrong-with-abc/news-story/dacf7349173af263577ea683890f6150
On April 26, 2017, The Daily Telegraph published a report titled 'Yassmin Abdel-Magied: ABC activist's vile anti-Diggers remark slammed as 'deeply reprehensible'
The report gives an overview of negative responses to Abdel-Magied's ANZAC Day comment.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/yassmin-abdelmagied-abc-activists-vile-antidiggers-remark-slammed-as-deeply-reprehensible/news-story/a8707ae6efecff24806637eec5fc41a6
On April 26, 2017, The Daily Telegraph published an editorial titled 'Lest Yassmin Abdel-Magied regret a hateful slur'
The editorial argues that Abdel-Magied's comments regarding ANZAC demonstrate she is ungrateful for the generosity she has received from Australia and invites her to return the wages she has received as an employee of the ABC.
The full text of this editorial can be accessed at http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/editorial-lest-yassmin-abdelmagied-regret-a-hateful-slur/news-story/69b24a3b1f2e76e7a20f606734638e51
On April 26, 2017, The Daily Telegraph published a news report titled 'Online petition calls for ABC to sack Yassmin Abdel-Magied'
The report details a petition that has demanded Yassmin Abdel-Magied by dismissed because of comments she posted on her Facebook page relating to Anzac Day.
The full report can be accessed at http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/online-petition-calls-for-abc-to-sack-yassmin-abdelmagied/news-story/ce7c16d67e37e86892d68e5513346de4 http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/online-petition-calls-for-abc-to-sack-yassmin-abdelmagied/news-story/ce7c16d67e37e86892d68e5513346de4http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/online-petition-calls-for-abc-to-sack-yassmin-abdelmagied/news-story/ce7c16d67e37e86892d68e5513346de4
On April 25, 2017, The Sydney Morning Herald published an editorial titled 'Anzac Day and the march of Australian values'
The editorial delineates the evolving nature of Anzac Day and warns against its politicisation.
The full text can be read at http://www.smh.com.au/comment/smh-editorial/Anzac-day-and-the-march-of-australian-values-20170421-gvpvza.html
On April 25, 2017, The Conversation published a comment by Carolyn Holbrook, Alfred Deakin Research Fellow, Deakin University. The comment is titled 'How Anzac Day came to occupy a sacred place in Australians' hearts'
The opinion piece traces the evolution of Australian attitudes toward the Anzac legend.
The full text of the article can be accessed at https://theconversation.com/how-anzac-day-came-to-occupy-a-sacred-place-in-australians-hearts-76323
On April 24, 2016, The New Matilda published an opinion piece by the magazine's publisher and editor, Chris Graham. The comment is titled 'Anzac Day: We've Already Said Thanks, It's Time To Move On'
The piece discusses a number of the negative aspects of Australia's pre-occupation with its military past.
The full text can be accessed at https://newmatilda.com/2016/04/24/Anzac-day-weve-said-thanks-enough-its-time-to-move-on/
On April 16, 2016, Independent Australia published a comment by editor and speech writer Evan Williams titled 'The Seven Sacred Cows of Australian Politics'.
The comment looks at a number of Australian customs and attitudes which neither political party is prepared to challenge.
The full text can be accessed at https://independentaustralia.net/article-display/the-seven-sacred-cows-of-australian-politics,8891
On April 11, 2016, Mumbrella published an article titled 'SBS and Scott McIntyre announce confidential settlement over Anzac Day tweet sacking'. The report includes some of the criticisms Scott McIntyre's lawyer, Josh Bornstein, made of those who had called for McIntyre's sacking for challenging the popular view of Anzac Day.
The full text can be accessed at https://mumbrella.com.au/sbs-and-former-reporter-scott-mcinytre-announce-confidential-settlement-358995
On December 17, 2015, The Sydney Morning Herald published a report titled 'Scott McIntyre not sacked for controversial Anzac Day opinion: SBS' The article give the view of the management of SBS regarding the sacking of its sports reporter.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.smh.com.au/business/media-and-marketing/scott-mcintyre-not-sacked-for-controversial-anzac-day-opinion-sbs-20151217-glpwkt.html
On April 29, 2015, The Conversation published a comment by Professor Philip Dwyer, Director of the Centre for the History of Violence, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle. The comment is titled 'Anzacs behaving badly: Scott McIntyre and contested history' and argues that McIntyre's comments were essentially accurate and that his sacking by SBS was inappropritae.
The full text can be accessed at https://theconversation.com/Anzacs-behaving-badly-scott-mcintyre-and-contested-history-40955
On April 27, 2015, the ABC's current affairs opinion site The Drum published a comment by Greg Barns, barrister and a spokesman for the Australian Lawyers Alliance. The comment is titled 'Tim Wilson should speak up for Scott McIntyre' and argues that the Australian Human Rights Commissioner should have defended McIntyre's right to freedom of speech.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-27/barns-tim-wilson-should-speak-up-for-scott-mcintyres/6425154
On April 25, 2015, The Conversation published a comment by Peter Cochrane, Honorary Associate, Department of History, University of Sydney, titled 'The past is not sacred: the 'history wars' over Anzac'
The comment outlines the range of views there are among politicians, historians and the general public regarding the significance of Anzac.
The full text can be accessed at https://theconversation.com/the-past-is-not-sacred-the-history-wars-over-anzac-38596
On April 11, 2014, The Adelaide Advertiser published a comment by 17-year-old student, Rhys Harrison, titled 'Anzac Day should symbolise peace'
Harrison argues that the commemoration of Anzac Day is an incentive to avoid war.
The full text can be accessed at http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/rhys-harrison-anzac-day-should-symbolise-peace/news-story/d314b728c35031ad0bc87e67811fc8db
On April 24, 2012, Crikey published a comment by Guy Rundle titled 'Anzac Day and why we need to question "myths" of war'. The piece questions a number of what it claims are 'myths' surrounding Australia's past military involvements.
The full text can be accessed at https://www.crikey.com.au/2012/04/24/rundle-anzac-day-and-why-we-need-to-question-myths-of-war/
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