1 Briefing for Tour Providers July 2015 Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Kapatepe / Mimoza 2

Lone Pine - entry 3

Lone Pine - exit 4

Key Messages Tour providers should advise visitors about the exposed nature of the site and the potential for both hot (during the day) and cold (after dark) weather and ensure visitors are adequately prepared for these conditions. As there will be little or no shade, visitors should bring plenty of sunscreen, hat, bottled water and snacks. Conditions of entry apply to visiting the site and there are a number of prohibited items. For further information visit Tour providers and visitors should register on this site to receive important updates about the service.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS The Conditions of Entry apply to all visitors attending the August Offensive centenary commemoration at Lone Pine on 6 August Attendees will observe and maintain the solemnity and dignity of the commemorations and behave appropriately at all times. Attendees must obey the directions of Turkish authorities and official event staff at all times. The Turkish and Australian Governments reserve the right to postpone, change or cancel the 2015 August Offensive commemoration at Lone Pine should it be deemed appropriate to do so. Attendees enter the services at their own risk. Attendees will submit to security screening and searches when required by authorities. Any prohibited items may be confiscated and destroyed. Smoking in enclosed spaces is prohibited. Intoxicated persons will be refused entry to the commemorations. All attendees give consent for their likeness to be used in relation to the recording and transmission of the broadcasts of the 2015 August Offensive commemoration at Lone Pine. The Turkish and Australian Governments reserve the right to refuse entry to any person from the commemoration if the Lone Pine Cemetery site is nearing, or has reached, the maximum capacity of 5,000 visitors. The Turkish and Australian Governments reserve the right to refuse entry or to remove any person from the commemoration should any of the terms and conditions of entry be breached or an attendee act in any manner inconsistent with the dignity and solemnity of the commemorations. The following items are prohibited in the commemorative areas: Dangerous or hazardous items Large flags Advertising or marketing messages Professional photographic equipment (including telescopic zoom lenses, audio visual or cinematographic equipment) Drones and remote control devices Large backpacks or luggage Camping equipment (including tents, folding chairs, camping mats, cooking equipment, etc) Opened bottles of liquid Flammable liquids, weapons or sharp objects including umbrellas Large objects (for example chairs, musical instruments, etc) Hiking poles (Medical and mobility aids such as walkers, walking sticks and wheelchairs will be permitted subject to medical need) Alcohol – intoxicated persons will be refused entry Smoking is prohibited in the stands and enclosed areas All visitors to the commemorations will undergo security screening and bag searches by the Turkish authorities on entry to the site.