RSL Queensland State Congress
2026 State Congress
RSL Queensland’s 2026 State Congress will be held on Saturday 20 June 2026 at the Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) in Brisbane. This annual event offers members the opportunity to:
hear from a range of RSL Queensland leaders
contribute at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
discover learnings and insights at various business sessions
enjoy networking opportunities.
Essential information
See key details about State Congress, including the event agenda and important information for Delegates.
Read moreImportant documents
Download important State Congress documents, including notices, templates, forms, and more.
Read moreRegistration types and inclusions
Planning to attend State Congress? Find out who can register to attend and the inclusions that apply to each registration type.
Read moreNotice of nominations
Following the call for nominations in January 2026 for two Board Director positions – the Deputy President role and a Skills-based Director, we can advise that we have received numerous nominations for each position.
An election for both positions will be held at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 20 June 2026 where Delegates will be required to vote for their Sub Branch or District’s preferred candidate for each role.
As there are a number of nominations for each role, please see important information below about preparing for the vote.
Please click below to view the application and nomination form for each nominee for the Deputy President and Skills-based Director positions.
Deputy President nominees
Voting preparation
Each Director position will have its own separate ballot, with Delegates entitled to cast one vote for one candidate in each ballot.
In the event that a vote results in a tie, a further ballot must be conducted between the tied candidates only.
Where a nominee is elected to more than one position, they may only accept one role, and a further ballot will be held to fill the now vacant role.
Sub Branches and Districts should be aware that additional ballots may be required and should ensure their Delegate has clear instructions on how to vote if this occurs.
Preparing for Board Director elections at the AGM
Each Director position is voted on separately
Delegates may vote for one candidate only in each election
Delegates vote on behalf of their Sub Branch or District, in accordance with instructions agreed before the AGM
In some cases, two or more candidates may receive the same number of votes. When this occurs, the Constitution requires that a further ballot is held between the tied candidates only.
Where a nominee is elected to more than one role, they may only accept one position, and a further ballot must be conducted to fill the now vacant role, in accordance with the Constitution and By‑Laws.
To assist Delegates to vote confidently if a further ballot is required, Sub Branches and Districts are encouraged to:
review the eligible nominees for both positions ahead of the AGM, and
ensure their Delegate has clear instructions on how to vote if a further ballot is required.
This helps ensure the AGM runs smoothly and that Delegates are prepared for all voting outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
A further ballot occurs only if two or more candidates receive the same number of votes in a ballot. In that case, voting is limited to the tied candidates until a result is determined.
In addition, where a nominee is elected to more than one role, they may only accept one position, and a further ballot must be conducted to fill the now vacant role, in accordance with the Constitution and By‑Laws.
Key dates
2026 | |
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| Tuesday 20 January | Call for Nominations – Deputy President and a skills-based Director |
| Friday 13 March | Notice of Meeting | Motion template provided |
| Friday 13 March | Registrations open for 2026 State Congress |
| Friday 20 March | Nominations due – Deputy President and a skills-based Director |
| Friday 24 April | Sub Branch and District Motions due |
| Friday 1 May | Notice of Nominations – Deputy President and a skills-based Director |
| Friday 22 May | 2025 Annual Report and 2026 State Congress Documentation (including Notice of Motions) distributed |
| Friday 22 May | Registrations close for 2026 State Congress and AGM |
| Tuesday 9 June | Travel itineraries provided to Delegates |
| Saturday 20 June | 2026 State Congress and AGM at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane |
| Friday 31 July | Minutes of 2026 AGM distributed |