Gallipoli trip on for 600 extra people as tickets reallocated

The second set of the Gallipoli 2015 ballot, made up of 313 double passes, would give people the opportunity to take part in Anzac Day commemorations next year. Photo / Cloe Willetts

More than 600 extra people are eligible to take part in Gallipoli 2015 celebrations, thanks to a reallocation of tickets.

The second set of the Gallipoli 2015 ballot, made up of 313 double passes, would give people the opportunity to take part in Anzac Day commemorations next year, said Veterans' Affairs Minister Craig Foss.

Successful applicants in the first set of the ballot, announced on 31 March, had until 25 October to accept the offer of two attendance passes and confirm travel arrangements.

Of the double passes allocated, 632 had been accepted.

Some passes were declined for health or financial reasons, while some people chose to accept only one attendance pass, Mr Foss said.

"The Gallipoli 2015 ballot office has worked hard to ensure those successful in the ballot have been kept informed and had every opportunity to accept their passes, with regular email reminders, e-newsletters, mailed letters and direct telephone contact," he said.

"The office is now following up with 40 people for reasons such as delays in obtaining new passports."

The first successful applicants now have until November 25 to complete their accompanying person's details, he said.

Those reallocated passes this week have until December 7 to complete their details and the details of their companion.

Attendance passes are to be printed with passport details and delivered by mail in late February or early March.