resilience demonstrated by women during WWII impacted the course of history for the millions of Australians that followed in their footsteps. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the formation, the Australian Government agreed to a range of measures to recognise and thank the 'land army girls' for their commitment and efforts. A reception was held in Parliament House on Monday 20 August 2012 which acknowledged those surviving former AWLA members who were able to attend. Attendees were presented with a commemorative certificate, a commemorative brooch and a copy of a commemorative history publication of the AWLA. For many years after the war little if any acknowledgement was given to the service provided by the AWLA. Peggy Williams OAM, a former member of the AWLA led the campaign for proper recognition of all 'land army girls' efforts during the war years. This was acknowledged in a speech given by the Prime Minister of Australia at the Parliament House reception marking the 70th anniversary. Notable members Jessica Anderson Florence Hummerston Faith Bandler Beryl McLeish See also Australian home front during World War II Australian Women's Army Service British Women's Land Army Female roles in the World Wars Victory garden Woman's Land Army of America Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force Women's Royal Australian Naval Service References External links Australian Government: Women in Wartime Victoria: Women's Land Army Women's History Forum Australian War Memorial Women of war recognised, Senator John Faulkner Australian Women at Work in WWII: Keep Cool and Carry On Groups of World War II Land Women in agriculture History of agriculture in Australia