Peter Tinley
Peter Tinley is the national president of the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and a former deputy commander of the special forces task group in Afghanistan. He has publicly condemned Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting that allied troops stayed 'a little back' from the frontline, calling the remarks 'unfathomable' and a 'cowardly attack' on veterans who served in the conflict. Tinley has emphasized the significant sacrifices made by Australian service personnel in Afghanistan, including the loss of 47 lives, and has called for respect and acknowledgment of their contributions.
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The Returned and Services League’s national president Peter Tinley demanded that all allegations, findings and charges relating to Australian service members’ conduct in Afghanistan be 'resolved as a matter of urgent priority'.
RSL blasts delay in resolving cases
Australia· 2026-02-25
Peter Tinley, the national president of the Returned & Services League of Australia, said the organisation would continue to monitor the situation and work with relevant authorities to ensure Australian graves in Gaza were restored.
Australia vows to repair ‘distressing’ damage to war graves in Gaza bulldozed by Israeli army | Australian military
United Kingdom· 2026-02-05
RSL Australia president Peter Tinley described Trump’s remarks as factually wrong and deeply offensive to Australian veterans.
Australian veterans wounded by Donald Trump’s war claimsAustralia· 2026-01-24
Peter Tinley, the national president of the RSL, rejected Trump's claims and expressed outrage on behalf of Australian veterans.
‘Unfathomable’: Australian veterans disgusted by Trump’s claim allied troops ‘stayed a little back’ from frontline | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-24
