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Dear Subscriber First Name As we end 2022, a year relieved from the COVID response but marked by many other challenges and change, it is a time we can reflect on the RSL’s activities over the past 12 months Throughout this year, we have been deeply involved with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide attending hearings around the country and making detailed submissions, comments on behalf of the veteran community and implementing projects to address some of the known issues. Some of these initiatives include launching the Veterans’ Catalogue web application (an online search-friendly hub of reputable Australian service providers) and facilitating the inaugural National ESO Forum, aimed at driving better coordination within the ESOs sector. We will continue to take a prominent position as the Royal Commission continues into 2023. This year, the passing of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was a significant event felt by all veterans who particularly valued her association and patronage of the League for more than 70 years. Her passing was a moment of great sadness, but it was also a time to reflect on her unstinting service and contribution to Australia, Great Britain and all the nations of the Commonwealth. I was honoured to represent the RSL and its members at Her Majesty’s funeral in London’s Westminster Abbey. We are now seeking the support of King Charles to succeed his mother as the RSL’s Patron.
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