RSL Australia

The Commonwealth Government has embarked upon a major reorientation of Defence policy, the ADF capabilities and Defence industry policy settings. The RSL believes that the new policy settings could be further strengthened to better enable Australia’s ability to defend itself in any sustained conflict. The RSL advocates that there needs to be greater ambition for Australian Defence industry. Specifically, the creation of one or more Australian Tier 1 national security and advanced manufacturing prime system integrators, Australian Defence Primes. “Our paper contends that the absence of even one Australian Defence Prime has led to poor project outcomes, particularly in the naval sector. It has also resulted in billions of dollars needlessly going offshore at the expense of Australian jobs and national resilience. Unless the creation of Australian Defence Primes is fostered, Australia will likely be in the top five global importers of arms for decades to come.” said RSL National President Greg Melick. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5R7i3XW

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The United States is on the verge of a debt crisis that will have severe implications on Australia’s national security and our ability to defend ourselves. As a nation, Australia should be gravely concerned about this crisis, especially considering AUKUS, which tethers us even closer to the US economy. Read the latest article written by Peter Leahy and John Powers, members of the RSL Defence and National Security Committee: https://lnkd.in/gB6t7Y_Q

RSL Active was proud to support the 2024 Veteran's Boxing Challenge on 26 October. The event was a sell-out, and the atmosphere was electric. Congratulations to all those who trained for the event and competed. Thank you to the ACT Branch of the Australian Commando Association and Boxing Australia Limited. It was a pleasure to be a part of such an excellent event. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped raise funds for the ACT Branch of the Australian Commando Association to support its work with Special Forces veterans and their families. #RSLActive #AustralianCommandoAssociation #BoxingAustralia #VeteranBoxingChallenge Photos by James Mills

Today, we commemorate Kokoda Day. The day when the Australian flag was raised as Kokoda was recaptured from the Japanese following three months of combat. On this day, we remember the service and sacrifice of all those who played a part in this victory, and we thank the local people who supported our diggers. Known as the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, they guided them, carried them to safety and transported war supplies on their bare shoulders over dense jungle terrain in the most adverse circumstances. Without their support, that flag may never have been raised. #kokodaday #kokodatrack #kokodaPNG #FuzzyWuzzyAngels

Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, on Monday 11 November at 11am, remember to remember. Learn more about commemorating Remembrance Day https://lnkd.in/gcJbXPYg #RemembranceDay #RememberToRemember

Last Thursday, the RSL National Office hosted a visit from the Rabdan Academy from the United Arab Emirates. The visit to Canberra was part of an 8-day visit to Australia to review the National Vocational Education Training (VET) Framework in Australia. The visit also aimed to gain an understanding of how the Australian Defence Force aligns its training programs with the national framework to ensure consistency and quality. The Rabdan Academy is a government-owned world-class education institution that was established to improve the learning outcomes of Defence, Security and Emergency Preparedness, and crisis Management sectors. Pictured is the delegation lead, Colonel Dawood Al Flaiti (Commander, Military Qualification Centre) making a presentation to RSLA CEO Phil Winter.

In his October newsletter, the RSL National President talks about the challenging times we are living in with our world becoming increasingly unstable. He stresses the need to remain vigilant and maintain a close watch on our national defence and security. Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gi3rC6eB

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The Embassy of Japan to Australia has notified RSL Australia of the two successful applicants for the Japan-Australia Grassroots Exchange Program 2025. Mr Arthur Pegg from RSL Tasmania and Mr Harry Maxwell Tysoe from RSL WA will be attending along with Dr Robert Webster, RSL Victoria State President, representing RSL Australia. Arthur Pegg is the son of Private Frederick Pegg, 2/40 Battalion, who was a prisoner of war in Java and then at Changi prison camp. Harry Maxwell Tysoe is the grandson of POW Private Harry Tysoe, AIF 2/4th MGB, who died as a POW and is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery. He is also the grandson of POW Private Alfred Platt, AIF 2/3rd MGB, who made it home after being a POW in Java, Thailand and finally, Japan. The Japan-Australia Grassroots Exchange Program promotes post-war reconciliation and provides an opportunity for healing for descendants of Prisoners of War. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmhSciNd