The legion has branches in each state, and sub-branches in major cities and towns, with its national headquarters located in Melbourne.
The National Council meets annually and makes submissions to government on matters affecting the ex-service community, while other activities include welfare and social events, as well as assisting with compensation and benefit claims.
It was primarily concerned with matters affecting the lives of veterans of The Great War, such as pensions, employment, health care and housing.
[5] In 1927 the association organised the dedication ceremony for the newly erected Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney[6] On 25 April 1928 at 4:30 a.m. a representative group from the Association laid a wreath on the Cenotaph, commemorating the time and date of the First Australian Imperial Force landing at Gallipoli, long recognised as Anzac Day.
The merger of the Legion was in keeping with RSL NSW's approach when other ex-service organisations were unable to maintain their membership.