Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cancelled a plan to shift one of the most popular Anzac Day dawn services to 10am.

The early morning service in the French village of Villers-Bretonneux attracts thousands of people every year.

But it was announced this morning the event would be held at 10am, local time, at the request of local government representatives in France.

Last year's dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux. (PA/AAP)

An Australian flag by the tomb of a soldier at the Australian military cemetery. (EPA/AAP)

Shadow Veterans Affairs Minister Amanda Rishworth panned the change.

"This is a very disappointing decision and Australians have the right to be outraged," she said in a statement to nine.com.au.

"The Dawn Service is a sacred part of Anzac Day for all Australians both here in Australia and right around the world.”

More than 2400 Australians died at Villers-Bretonneux. (AP/AAP)

Speaking to ABC radio this morning, the Prime Minister confirmed the time-shift would not take place.

"That's not going to happen," Mr Morrison said.

"I've spoken to the minister this morning. The service will go ahead at dawn as usual."

Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Chester said the reversion to the Dawn Service came after feedback from ex-service organisations and the general public.

"When it comes to sensitive matters like this which are at the heart of our entire nation, it is vital that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs conducts full consultations with ex-service organisations and the general public before they make any changes," Mr Chester said.

"That’s what the public expect, it’s what the Prime Minister and the government expect."

Villers-Bretonneux holds a sacred place in Australian military history , marking the place where Australians halted the German Spring Offensive in 1918.

An Australian flag adorns the headstone of an unknown soldier at the World War I Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux. (AAP )

Australians recaptured the town on Anzac Day that year, dealing a heavy blow to the Germans.

The battle also marked the first time that tanks on opposing sides faced each other in combat.

The Australian brigades suffered 2473 casualties in the battle.

Wreaths are laid in memorial on Anzac Day at Villers-Bretonneux. (AAP )