Diggers can start polishing their pennies after two-up was
legalised in Queensland for Anzac Day commemorations.
Queensland Attorney General Paul Lucas says RSL clubs also
can apply for permission to hold two-up games on other
commemoration days such as Vietnam Veterans' Day.
"Two-up has been a long Australian tradition since colonial
times," Mr Lucas said.
"It was particularly popular with Australian soldiers during
the First and Second World Wars and has become an Anzac Day
tradition.
"While technically illegal, police have traditionally turned
a blind eye in recognition of the dedication current and
ex-servicemen and women have shown to Australia."
The new laws showed a "sensible approach", he said.
RSL Queensland CEO Chris McHugh agreed.
"Although, to the best of my knowledge, no licensed RSL and
Services Club has ever been prosecuted for playing two-up on
Anzac Day, the potential is certainly there," Mr McHugh said.
"These are sensible amendments that meet the RSL's desire for
all profits to go towards helping our members and their
families."
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