National Veterans' Affairs Committee (NVAC)
The RSL Australia National Veterans’ Affairs Committee (NVAC) is the key forum for policy discussion and development. The Committee comprises delegates from each of the RSL State Branches and is chaired by Chris Hamilton (RSL Queensland).
The Committee meets every two months and is tasked with developing national policy positions with a view to influencing outcomes for veterans and their families. This Committee works to develop a collective response to changes in Government policy, legislation and regulation to ensure the National Board is thoroughly briefed and prepared to shape the national veteran advocacy agenda.
RSL Members are encouraged to submit issues for NVAC to discuss using the form at the bottom of this page.
National Veterans’ Affairs Committee Communiqué
May 2026
The Committee covered several key advocacy and policy matters at its latest meeting, including an update from DVA on AI tools being trialled to improve veterans' access to information and speed up claims processing. The committee also agreed to support extending eligibility for the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal and backing compensation efforts for PFAS-exposed veteran firefighters. Finally, NVAC began exploring the potential of a Centre of Excellence for Advocacy to strengthen collaboration and standards across RSL.
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Submit an issue for discussion
Use the form below to submit an issue for discussion. Your form will be received by RSL Australia who will share the information with relevant State Branches.