The Returned & Services League of Australia

The RSL is Australia's largest ex-service organisation, dedicated to serving those who have served, since 1916.

A graphic with statistics about RSL Australia, indicating 7 State and Territory Branches, 1,087 Sub-branches, and over 153,000 members.
Two essential pillars of RSL Australia - 'Scholarships & Grants' and 'Commemorative Events'
Two essential pillars of RSL Australia - Community and Wellbeing Services and Veteran Wellfare Services
  • Portrait of RSL National President Peter Tinley AM

    National President's Open Letter to Members

    RSL National President, Peter Tinley AM, has a vision for the RSL. Read more about his three key priorities: establishing veterans' issues as national security priorities, bridging the generational divide for contemporary veterans, and building a stronger national advocacy capability.

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  • National forum for Ex-Service Organisations

    National Advocacy

    The RSL is one of the most respected voices representing veterans, directly influencing the Federal Government. We advocate on important issues to current and former serving ADF members and their families.

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  • 2023 RSL members stand shoulder to shoulder - RSL Queensland

    RSL Membership

    Belong to the RSL and get involved in Australia’s largest veteran community. The RSL welcomes new members. Connect with your RSL State Branch today.

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  • RSL Defence and National Security Committee

    The RSL Defence and National Security Committee (DNSC) is an advisory Committee that provides discussion and position papers to the RSL National Board to assist with advocacy on defence matters.

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A Voice for Veterans

RSL Australia is a leading voice for veterans (both current and former serving ADF members) and their families, working on behalf of our independent State and Territory Branches to shape policy, legislation, and the national agenda on veterans’ affairs with the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders.  

 RSL Australia advocates to ensure the needs of veterans and their families are met, and their voices are heard.  

The RSL State, District and Sub-branches across the nation provide a broad range of welfare and wellbeing services, programs and events for current and former ADF members and their families.   RSL Memberships are managed by State Branches.

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RSL Australia Disappointed at PM’s Stadium Call

The RSL says it is disappointed at comments from the Prime Minister, pressuring Tasmania’s Legislative Council to pass legislation facilitating the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium. The current proposed design for a roofed stadium would adversely impact on the sanctity and heritage of the Hobart Cenotaph.

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National RSL Supports its Tasmanian Branch Stadium Stand to Respect Veterans and War Dead

Australia’s largest veteran organisation has strongly supported the stand of its State Branch on Hobart’s proposed Macquarie Point Stadium, saying the project must respect the sacrifice of Tasmania’s veterans and war dead. The RSL says the current proposed design for a roofed stadium would adversely impact on the sanctity and heritage of the Hobart Cenotaph.

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The Last Post Podcast - Interview with National President Peter Tinley

Greg Ross of The Last Post Podcast interviewed Peter Tinley about his new role as RSL President and his vision for the League. The following is an excerpt from the interview and includes a link to listen to the podcast.

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From 24 November until the 1st of December 2025, Safewill is offering all RSL Australia supporters the opportunity to write a bespoke Will for free.

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