RSL Sub-Branches to fly flags at half-mast today
The senseless terror act at Bondi Beach yesterday is deeply distressing to all Australians.
RSL Victoria’s thoughts are with the victims, their families and all who witnessed or were affected by the attack.
People across the nation will be experiencing distress from these events, which may include our veteran community.
Crisis support is available over the phone for veterans and their families through Open Arms. It is free, available 24/7, and confidential. Please call: 1800 011 046.
RSL Australia has provided a full statement on the attack. To read this, please click HERE.
rsl sub-branches to fly Flags at half-mast today
A statement from the Department of Premier and Cabinet this morning has asked for flags across Australia to be flown at half-mast.
RSL Victoria would like all RSL Sub-Branches across Victoria, where possible, to participate in this mark of respect.
The statement below outlines the protocol:
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, flags across Australia are to be flown at half-mast to honour the victims of the tragic events at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on 14 December 2025.
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown at half-mast on Monday, 15 December 2025 from all buildings and establishments occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies. Other organisations are welcome to participate.
- When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be flown at half-mast
- If a set of flags includes the flags of other nations, it would be appropriate to seek permission from the diplomatic representatives of that nation to half-mast their flag
- An acceptable half-mast position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole.
For more information regarding flag notifications and protocol, please click HERE.
