RSL National President Tinley on War Memorial Council
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National President of the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL), Peter Tinley AM has been appointed to the Australian War Memorial Council for a three-year term.
The appointment was announced by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Hon Matt Keogh MP and follows the retirement from the Council of former RSL National President Greg Melick AO.
In announcing the appointment Minister Keogh said: “The recently elected RSL National President Peter Tinley brings a combination of military, political and business experience to his Council role.”
Mr Tinley served for 25 years in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), including 17 years with the Special Air Services Regiment. Following his military career, he served in the Western Australian Parliament for 15 years, including as Minister for Veterans Issues, and is also currently Chair of the Veterans’ Transition Centre in Western Australia.
Mr Keogh also thanked Greg Melick for his stewardship of the Memorial and his tireless commitment to serving Australia’s veteran community.
Mr Tinley said he was pleased to be continuing the RSL’s links with the Australian War Memorial.
He said the War Memorial was the nation’s premier monument honouring all our veterans and particularly those who had fallen in serving Australia in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations and he was committed to maintaining the RSL’s strong connection.
“There is a long history of close ties between the RSL and the Australian War Memorial and I hope that I can bring a fresh perspective to the Council’s deliberations based on my military, political and business background.
“While the RSL is not an automatic appointment to the War Memorial’s governing body, it is fitting that veterans will have a voice in maintaining and growing the national narrative.
“I am greatly humbled to be asked to contribute to an organisation charged with the responsibility of some of our most treasured national memories.
“I am very much looking forward to contributing and attending my first Council meeting this week,” Peter Tinley said.