A MESSAGE FROM RSL VICTORIA’S STATE PRESIDENT, DR ROBERT WEBSTER OAM
Written by RSL Victoria
19 July 2023
On Saturday, 15 July, RSL Victoria held its 108th Annual State Conference. I am writing today to acknowledge and apologise for a comment I made during the conference while discussing the new Strategic Plan.
While attempting to make a point about the compliance burden on volunteers and Sub-Branch committees regarding the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) and Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) annual reporting, I made a comment that had a xenophobic connotation.
On reflection, my comment was not professional, inappropriate and made in poor taste. Although I intended no offence, I am sorry to say that my comment was offensive. For this, I apologise and will seek to speak with more care in the future.
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RSL Victoria
First established in 1916, RSL Victoria’s primary objectives are to provide support to veterans and their families, acknowledge Australian Defence Force service and perpetuate its patriotic duty whilst encouraging conversation and mateship between those who have served and their communities. A crucial role of the RSL is also to appropriately commemorate those who have suffered and died in service of our nation or its allies.
