The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has congratulated the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. National President Greg Melick has extended his 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

The latest Australian Census is taking place on 10 August and it is a particularly important one for veterans. This is because for the first time, the Census will include a question about service in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), which is the result of a great deal of lobbying by the RSL. The reason

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) has welcomed the first-time inclusion of a question regarding service in the Australian Defence Forces in the forthcoming National Census. RSL National President Greg Melick said the question, “Has the person ever served in the Australian Defence Force?” will provide valuable new information for Governments and veteran

Further to Circular 6/21, I remind all sub-Branches that it is a requirement of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) that they submit an Annual Information Statement (AIS) by the end of their reporting period. The 2020 AIS was due on 30 June 2021. The AIS can only be lodged by the sub-Branch via

By Chris Sheedy John Bineham’s entry into the Korean War effort became a bitterly tragic one as soon as he landed in the desolate, cratered and bomb-blackened landscape. He and two of his best friends had signed up on the same day to serve. One of those friends had been transferred to Korea earlier, with

Clinton Grose, who was elected as a Director of RSL NSW, has resigned from the Board, effective from 21 July 2021. Mr Grose acknowledged the difficulty he had making the decision after so many members had supported his candidacy for the Board but advised that his full-time CEO work commitments, and his commitments to his

In response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, Australian military personnel and civilian staff from various agencies took part in campaigns across the Middle East Area of Operations between 2001 and 2021. On 11 July 2021, the Minister for Defence confirmed all Australian Defence Force personnel had departed Afghanistan, bringing our nation’s longest war to

Following public commentary about proceedings of the Wagga Wagga RSL sub-Branch’s General Meeting held on Wednesday 14 July, the sub-Branch wishes to clarify statements that have been made in relation to the purchase of the Carmelite Monastery at Ashmont. Representatives from RSL NSW including the Wagga Wagga RSL sub-Branch and RSL NSW’s partner charity, RSL

The work of the City of Orange RSL sub-Branch made the news earlier this month following the death of a local veteran. It was a developing story that began with reports that the late veteran, Glen Sutton, had died homeless and may not have anyone to attend his funeral. As more detail came to light

I wanted to provide an update on plans for this year’s State Congress and Annual General Meeting taking place on 25 and 26 October 2021, at Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre (NEX). ANZAC House is assessing the current COVID situation and any potential impacts this may have on Congress and the AGM. It is important