The Returned & Services League of Australia

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

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
  • Victoria Barracks in Sydney

    Defence Estate Sell-Off

    Call for an inquiry. Sign the petition.
    The Australian Government has announced plans to divest 67 Defence estate sites without public consultation or the opportunity for stakeholders to respond to the plan. The RSL is calling for a Senate inquiry. If you believe the sale of our military heritage needs more consideration, sign the petition.

    Sign the petition
  • Peter Tinley outside the National Office in Camberra

    National President's Newsletter

    Each month, RSL National President Peter Tinley provides an update on what the RSL National office is working on to honour, elevate, and advocate for our veteran community. Read newsletters online and subscribe to stay informed.

    Read the latest newsletter
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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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    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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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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 Latest News

 
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RSL Launches National Petition for Senate Inquiry into Defence Estate Sell-Off

RSL has launched a national petition calling for a Senate Inquiry into the Government’s planned sale of Defence properties around the country. The League wants the Senate Standing Committees on Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade to thoroughly examine the proposed sell-off and look at the management, use and disposal of the Defence estate assets to be put up for sale.

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RSL calls for sustained investment in veteran wellbeing ahead of Federal Budget

Australia's leading veteran service organisation has called for sustained investment in veteran health and wellbeing ahead of this year's Federal Budget while signalling that the responsibility for reform now extends well beyond government.

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Here We Go Again — And This Time, You Don’t Walk Alone 

I’m watching the news from the Middle East. Here we go again. 

If that sounds weary, it’s because it is. But it isn’t cynicism. It’s recognition. 

For those who have served there, the reaction is physical before it is intellectual. The geography flashes on screen. The names of cities. The familiar cadence of escalating statements and retaliatory strikes. We have seen this sequence before.

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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

The Returned & Services League of Australia says the delay in resolving findings of unlawful killings by Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan represents an unacceptable injustice. RSL Australia National President, Peter Tinley AM, says justice demands that all allegations, findings and charges must be resolved as a matter of urgent priority.

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