On National Wattle Day 2025, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General, awarded 26 Australian Bravery Decorations in recognition of the courage, bravery and selflessness of 37 individuals.
An important part of our Australian Honours and Awards system, the Bravery Decorations recognise everyday Australians who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.
The decorations awarded include:
- Bravery Medal: 6 recipients for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
- Commendation for Brave Conduct: 14 recipients for acts of bravery which are considered worthy of recognition.
- Group Bravery Citation: 6 groups with 17 recipients for collective acts of bravery in extraordinary circumstances that are considered worthy of recognition.
The full list of the recipients and their citation for bravery is available on the Governor-General’s website, and recipients who have agreed to be identified can be searched through the Australian Honours database.
2025 marks 50 years of our honours system, celebrating the inspirational Australians who have made a significant contribution to their community. To date, more than 1 million Australians have been recognised in the recognised by the Australian Honours and Awards system.
Anyone can nominate an individual or group for an outstanding act of bravery. To find out how to nominate, see Australian Bravery Decorations.