It was on this day 104 years ago when, after four years of conflict, the guns finally fell silent over the Western Front.

Over 324,000 Australians served in a bloody and brutal conflict, the battles of the Great War claimed the lives of almost 60,000 Australian soldiers and wounded more than 150,000 more.

Every year we pause to remember the more than 103,000 Australian men and women who have died serving our nation in various conflicts since 1885, including in more recent times Australians who have served in the Middle East.

The sacrifices made by those men and women, as well as the many more who have been wounded both physically and mentally, should never be forgotten.

Nor should the loss and grief experienced by their family and friends.

We must also remain committed to the duty we owe our veterans to ensure they continue to receive the ongoing support they need.

Today on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember and reflect on the contributions made by those brave men and women.

Lest we forget.

CHRIS MINNS MP
NSW LABOR LEADER

GREG WARREN MP
SHADOW MINISTER FOR VETERANS