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Australian Honours system: 50 years - 1975 to 2025
Australian Honours System

Fifty years of Australian honours and awards system

decorative
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2025 Honours

Australian Bravery Decorations.
Australian Honours System

​​Australian Bravery Decorations​

decorative
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2024 Honours

3 medals laid out in a row
Honoured Australians, Nominations for awards

Australian Bravery Decorations

Star of Courage, Bravery Medal, Commendation for Brave Conduct and Group Bravery Citation
Honoured Australians

Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement March 2023

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stands at the dispatch box in the House of Representatives Chamber to deliver the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples. He wears a black suit, red tie and glasses. Behind him are other members of parliament seated on green benches, including Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Stephen Smith. They are dressed in business attire.
Domestic policy

Since 13 February 2008

BETA
Domestic policy

Census participation strategies tested

Australian floral emblem
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2023 Honours List

NDIS Review
Domestic policy

Independent review into the NDIS announced

Australian Bravery Decorations announced
Australian Honours System

Australian Bravery Decorations announced

Digital Economy Strategy 2022 Update Released
Domestic policy

Digital Economy Strategy 2022 Update Released