The Returned & Services League of Australia

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

  • RSL Elects New National President

    The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) is proud to announce that Peter Tinley AM has been formally elected as the new National President following a vote by representatives of the RSL’s State and Territory Branches. 

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    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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  • Veterans standing shoulder to shoulder

    RSL Membership

    Belong to the RSL and get involved in Australia’s largest veteran community.  The RSL welcomes new members and encourages you to belong to the RSL family. 

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  • 2023 RSL Scholarship Winner Matilda Langham

    RSL Scholarships

    Applications are now open!

    RSL Australia sponsors scholarships for children and grandchildren of Australian veterans.  Applications for the 2026 Scholarships will be accepted between 18 August and 31 October 2025.

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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 - Badge Changes

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) yesterday approved a change to the RSL Badge to incorporate the Tudor Crown adopted by the League’s Patron, King Charles III.

The updating of the Badge was endorsed by the RSL’s National Board and approved by members at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting.

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RSL Extends Condolences over Townsville Training Fatality

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has extended its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Australian Defence Force soldier fatally injured in a training incident west of Townsville, Queensland, yesterday.

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RSL Australia Elects New National President. Ex-Special Forces Officer Peter Tinley AM.

The RSL today announces Peter Tinley, a distinguished Former Special Forces Officer, has been elected as the new National President.  The retired Special Air Services Regiment Major and former Western Australian Government Minister was formally elected today by the RSL’s State Branches prior to the RSL Australia Annual General Meeting. 

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RSL National President Greg Melick Retires After 6.5 Years of Transformative Leadership

The RSL National President, Major General (Ret.) Greg Melick retires tomorrow (Thursday, 16 October) after a six-and-a-half-year term in office. Greg Melick assumed the National Presidency in May 2019 and, with the National Board and management team, transformed RSL Australia into a modern, influential voice for the veteran community.

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