The 2006 Reserve Forces Day Council (RFDC) Parade will take place on the weekend of 1And2 July 2006 in 4 cities in New South Wales, and in Canberra on 24 June 2006.

The locations and dates for the parades are as follows:

• Sydney - Sunday 2 July 2006
• Newcastle - Saturday 1 July 2006
• Tamworth - Saturday 1 July 2006
• Lismore - Sunday 2 July 2006
• Canberra - Saturday 24 June 2006

The main emphasis of the parades in 2006 is to acknowledge Reservists who have served overseas in any of the peacekeeping, disaster relief and other operations including those who served in Malaysia as part of the Rifle Company Butterworth. The RFDC seeks the attendance of current and former Reservists at the Parades.

Eligible public sector staff who are rostered to work on the day that the Parade is held in their locality can seek to apply for a change in the roster for the day. Alternatively, they may apply for accrued leave, for example, flex leave, recreation leave or extended leave. All applications for a change in roster or accrued leave are subject to operational requirements and departmental convenience. However, agencies are encouraged to release eligible staff where possible.

Further information on the Parades, including starting times and meeting places, can be found at the RFDC website: www.rfd.org.au, or by contacting the RDFC on 9629 9431.

C Gellatly
Director-General