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  • Keeping the legacy of service alive 

    RSL Queensland brings communities together to keep the legacy of service alive.  

    As custodians of commemorations throughout the state, we shine a light on the importance of service, inspiring new generations to understand and appreciate the sacrifices made for our way of life. 

    Learn more about key commemorations held by RSL Queensland and its network of Sub Branches across the state and join us in paying tribute to those who have bravely served our country. 

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    Key commemorations 

    Below are some of the key commemorations observed by RSL Queensland, its Districts and Sub Branches. 

    Soldiers standing with their heads bowed during a minute of silence on ANZAC Day

    ANZAC Day

    ANZAC Day (25 April) is a national day to recognise all who have served our country and their contribution towards our way of life.  
    Remember to Remember

    Remembrance Day

    On Remembrance Day (11 November), many nations pause to remember those who lost their lives in military service.  
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    Vietnam Veterans' Day

    Vietnam Veterans’ Day (18 August) acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Australians who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War.  
    Korean Veterans' Day memorial

    Korean Veterans' Day

    On Korean Veterans’ Day (27 July), we pay tribute to the more than 17,000 Australians who served and sacrificed in the Korean War.  
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    Indigenous Veterans' Ceremony

    Since 2006, the Indigenous Veterans’ Ceremony has been held annually to coincide with National Reconciliation Week. 
    Victory celebrations in Sydney. Soldiers and women sitting on a car driving in Queen's Square. Image: State Library Victoria

    Victory in the Pacific - 80th Anniversary

    Eighty years after Victory in the Pacific – the official end of WWII – we honour all who bravely served to secure our peace. 

    Upcoming commemorative events 

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    27 April 2026 | 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    26 April 2026 | 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    08 April 2026 - 11 April 2026
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    08 April 2026 - 11 April 2026
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    09 April 2026
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    06 April 2026
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    03 April 2026
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    Soldiers standing with their heads bowed during a minute of silence on ANZAC Day
    25 April 2026 | 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    08 April 2026 - 11 April 2026
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