02/09/2026
Every year, Battle for Australia Day is commemorated on the first Wednesday of September to commemorate the Australian servicepeople who served on Australia’s home front and in crucial battles during the Second World War, such as the Battle of Coreal Sea, Kokoda Trail and Milne Bay.
The significance of the first Wednesday in September aligns with the Allied forces victor at the Battle of Milne Bay, which marked the first defeat over Japanese forces.
Today we pay tribute to the men and women who served at sea, in the skies, or on the mainland to protect Australia during the Second World War; their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Lest we forget.
