The RSL says it is disappointed at comments from the Prime Minister, pressuring Tasmania’s Legislative Council to pass legislation facilitating the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium. The current proposed design for a roofed stadium would adversely impact on the sanctity and heritage of the Hobart Cenotaph.

Australia’s largest veteran organisation has strongly supported the stand of its State Branch on Hobart’s proposed Macquarie Point Stadium, saying the project must respect the sacrifice of Tasmania’s veterans and war dead. The RSL says the current proposed design for a roofed stadium would adversely impact on the sanctity and heritage of the Hobart Cenotaph.

Greg Ross of The Last Post Podcast interviewed Peter Tinley about his new role as RSL President and his vision for the League. The following is an excerpt from the interview and includes a link to listen to the podcast.

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From 24 November until the 1st of December 2025, Safewill is offering all RSL Australia supporters the opportunity to write a bespoke Will for free.

The RSL has received the final report of its specially commissioned Scoping Study on the impacts on veterans and their families as a result of service in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) since 2002, particularly in conflicts in the Middle East. The Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Scoping Study, launched exactly one year ago, was funded by the RSL to identify and better understand the needs and concerns of contemporary veterans and their families and to ensure that they are provided with the support and services they require and deserve.

The RSL says it welcomes the action of Australia’s national broadcaster to correct ‘false depictions’ in a story it ran in September 2022 on a special forces mission in Afghanistan.

A story on the ABC’s 7.30 program included added gunshots to footage used in a war crimes story and speculated Australian troops had broken the rules of war.

The RSL says the address given to Tuesday’s national Remembrance Day commemoration by the League’s former National President, Greg Melick provides a timely reminder of the current instability in our region.

RSL National President, Peter Tinley AM, has a vision for the RSL. Read more about his three key priorities: establishing veterans' issues as national security priorities, bridging the generational divide for contemporary veterans, and building a stronger national advocacy capability.

National President of the 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.

The RSL is often asked about the correct protocols for wearing medals and we hope this guide will support those who have earned medals, and those who are wearing them in memory, to wear their medals proudly to honour our veterans and remember those who have served. This article serves as a general guide and is not a strict set of rules.

In his first Remembrance Day message as RSL Australia President, Peter Tinley has asked all Australians to unite and ‘remember to remember’ by observing a minute’s silence at 11am on Remembrance Day, to honour the fallen and also those who have bravely served our country with many continuing to serve today. 

The Returned & Services League of Australia has called for all States and Territories to increase penalties for people who intentionally or recklessly damage the nation’s war memorials.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has welcomed United States’ President Trump’s confirmation of the AUKUS defence agreement and that Australia’s promised nuclear submarines will be delivered.

The RSL and its State Branches have officially launched the 2025 Poppy Appeal. In the lead up to Remembrance Day on 11 November, RSL Australia urges the nation to purchase a poppy so the RSL can continue its work supporting veterans and their families across the country.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) yesterday approved a change to the RSL Badge to incorporate the Tudor Crown adopted by the League’s Patron, King Charles III.

The updating of the Badge was endorsed by the RSL’s National Board and approved by members at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has extended its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Australian Defence Force soldier fatally injured in a training incident west of Townsville, Queensland, yesterday.

The RSL today announces Peter Tinley, a distinguished Former Special Forces Officer, has been elected as the new National President.  The retired Special Air Services Regiment Major and former Western Australian Government Minister was formally elected today by the RSL’s State Branches prior to the RSL Australia Annual General Meeting. 

The RSL National President, Major General (Ret.) Greg Melick retires tomorrow (Thursday, 16 October) after a six-and-a-half-year term in office. Greg Melick assumed the National Presidency in May 2019 and, with the National Board and management team, transformed RSL Australia into a modern, influential voice for the veteran community.

RSL thanks Greg Melick for serving a six-and-a-half-year-term as RSL Australia’s National President. Greg Melick’s Presidency has been marked by restored trust, modernised advocacy, and strengthened veteran services. Greg Melick will stand down as President at the conclusion of RSL Australia’s annual general meeting on 16 October 2025.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) urges the RSL NSW Board to promptly resolve conflicts within RSL New South Wales, and with its Sub-Branches and associated entities. RSL National stands ready to provide any assistance that may help bring about a resolution of the current issues in the best interests of the veteran community.