Belonging & National Identity

“PAUL Keating has launched a stinging attack on the Anzac legend, rubbishing the notion that Australia’s identity was redefined on the beaches of Gallipoli and vowing never to set foot on the sacred site.” Salusinsky, I. The Australian, 31 October 2008

Was Paul Keating right?  At the end of this article there are over 100 comments from all over the world.  Did Gallipoli define the nation or was it Kokoda, where Australians fought in defence of Australian soil?   When did Australia cease to belong to the British Empire?  Click here to read the article, then scroll down to read the comments.