An elected Coalition Government will provide a much-needed upgrade to Seymour RSL facilities, ensuring the needs of veterans, their families and the community are met.

Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell said the historic building does not meet modern
standards for access and toilets.

“The state of the building, including access issues and inadequate and inaccessible toilets –
has restricted the use of the building and the ability to host public commemorations and
other activities,” Mr Birrell said.

“It also lacks private spaces for the discreet delivery of important veterans’ welfare services.”
A future Coalition Government will commit $900,000 for the refurbishment, providing a
significant extension of the meeting hall and function area.

It will also fund improved toilets and a playground, which younger ex-service personnel and
their families can enjoy.

“As a nation it is important that we support veterans and their families, and this upgrade will
allow Seymour RSL to not only provide space to offer veterans services, but expand the
range of services offered,” Mr Birrell said.

“Seymour RSL is growing, with younger members associated with the nearby Puckapunyal
military base.

“The region has major memorials to the Australian Light Horse and those who served in
Vietnam, it deserves an RSL that can host the many visitors who come to Seymour each
year for commemorations.”

The building has great historic value, having been built brick-by-brick by local veterans in the
1940s.

Despite Seymour RSL being invited to apply for a grant in 2024 the Albanese Labor
government did not fund the building upgrade.

“This is despite not allocating all of the funds in the closed, invite only funding round.

“Only a future Coalition Government will deliver this important project.”

This commitment is part of the Coalition’s plan to strengthen our local communities and get
our country Back on Track.