The Returned & Services League (RSL) of Australia has announced the appointment of the highly respected and experienced Australian Army officer, and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Executive Officer, Brigadier Philip Winter, AM, CSC, ADC as its new National Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Despite the horrific and reprehensible allegations, all personnel suspected of alleged war crimes in Afghanistan are entitled to due process.

The RSL views the allegations as extremely serious and speculation has already impacted adversely on veterans who served in Afghanistan and their families.

RSL is pleased the Commonwealth Government has announced the appointment of Dr Bernadette Boss CSC as the new interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.