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approach to landscape design and symmetry which reflects both the structure of the Land Axis and the nature of commemorative places.  In a creative sense it integrates these two qualities in a symbolic manner.  The Parade uses formality and a symbolic contrast through plant selection, and ultimately the character of the expression of that planting.  The Australian and New Zealand plantings contribute to the Anzac symbolism.  The formal design also works to integrate the Australian War Memorial landscape with the Land Axis generally.

The collection of memorials represent a substantial creative achievement, reflecting changing and differing artistic responses over time to a commemorative purpose.  In addition, the New Zealand Memorial makes an important and distinctive contribution to the Parade as symbolic and visual terminating features, providing a sense of the southern end of the memorial parade.  These appear as the last of the memorials which, fittingly, commemorate the New Zealand connection.  The form of the memorial is highly symbolic in this role – as two handles of the one basket, which also arc towards each other over the Parade – all to provide an end to the memorial section of the Parade.

The street lighting is also an important contributing element to the overall landscape of the Parade.  It displays a high degree of care and quality in its design and materials, and the overall lighting composition has been carefully designed to enhance the visual quality of Anzac Parade.

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Anzac Parade has outstanding heritage value because it symbolises key ideas about being Australian, and is a reference point in how Australians see themselves.  For Canberrans, Anzac Parade is part of the highly valued Land Axis and vista, a formal landscape that is a source of pride.

Anzac Parade and specific memorials represent valued past and contemporary relationships between nations.

The memorials in Anzac Parade hold deep meanings for people associated with military service, their families and colleagues.

Anzac Parade symbolises service, sacrifice and armed services traditions, and for some demonstrates how democracy is maintained and at what price.

Anzac Parade symbolically tells the many stories of those who served in Australia's defence forces overseas – it contributes to their understanding of their own experience, and is a place where people go to remember and reconnect.

Anzac Parade and specific memorials are a focus for grief and grieving.

Individual memorials and the memorials as a whole are highly valued by the armed services community for the recognition they offer to those who served, especially for those whose service lacked recognition and respect at the time.

The space at each memorial and the space of Anzac Parade is highly valued by the armed services community as a place for ceremony,