The Returned & Services League of Australia

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CJ and Pete - RSL Ambassadors

    Write a Will for Free -16-30 March

    From 16 - 30 March 2026, Safewill, Australia’s leading online Will writing platform, is offering all RSL Australia supporters the opportunity to write a bespoke Will for free.

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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