“The Shrine of Remembrance honours those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the protesters’ actions are nothing short of desecration of this revered site,” Greg Melick said.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has congratulated the Australian Government  on the initiative to replace the ageing Collins class submarines with a new fleet of at least eight  nuclear-powered vessels employing the latest American and British technology. 

Australia’s peak veterans’ organisation, the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL), says the importance and sanctity of the ANZAC Day commemoration and the ANZAC spirit is not contestable and it is deeply concerning Australian educators would suggest this was the case.

An update by Major General (Retd) Greg Melick AO, RFD, FANZCN, SC - National President of the Returned & Services League of Australia.

RSL calls on veterans and the wider RSL community, especially veterans from Middle East operations, to help Afghan families settle into a new lifestyle in Australia.

Australian military personnel must be praised for their service in Afghanistan. RSL National President Greg Melick said Australia’s military personnel did a magnificent job in war-torn Afghanistan. “They were respected by our allies and feared by our foes”.

In view of the quickly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has called on Australians to consider the impact on veterans of Middle East operations.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) is preparing a consolidated submission to present to the Royal Commission investigating the incidence of veteran and defence personnel suicide, due to commence its deliberations in the next few months.

National President Greg Melick has extended warmest congratulations on behalf of the members of RSL Australia, to the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery that commemorates 150 years of continuous service on Sunday 1 August 2021.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has partnered with veterans and families counselling service, Open Arms to offer in-house mental health training to the veteran community.

The RSL has welcomed the first-time inclusion of a question regarding service in the Australian Defence Forces in the forthcoming National Census. The question will provide valuable new information for Governments and veteran support and service organisations.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has welcomed the appointment of the Royal Commissioners to investigate the incidence of veteran and defence personnel suicide.

The RSL welcomes the review by the independent Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal of unit recognition for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who served in the Somalia conflict.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has called on the Federal Government to fast-track Australian visa support for Afghan support staff who have assisted Australian Defence forces and officials during the deployment in Afghanistan.

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has made a detailed submission on the themes for a consultation to inform the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

The ANZAC of the Year Awards are made annually ‘to recognise the efforts and achievements of up to seven Australians who have given service to their fellow Australians and to the community in a positive, selfless and compassionate manner.’

This year Australians can choose how they honour the service and sacrifice of veterans on ANZAC Day, in private reflections or at a public service . With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, various RSL sub-branches across the nation will safely host numerous events, services and marches for the public to attend on Sunday 25 April.

The RSL reiterates its previous commitments to provide its full support for the Royal Commission to investigate the incidence of veteran and Defence personnel suicide. The RSL will input into the development of terms of reference, participate in hearings and continue to provide advice and support to the Federal Government.

The Returned & Services League (RSL) will fully support the establishment of whatever body is approved by the Australian Parliament to deal with the scourge of veterans’ suicide including a Royal Commission.

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).