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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

The official logo for the Coronation of The King is shown.  The text reads, “King Charles III, Coronation, 6th May 2023.”
Coronation

The Coronation and how Australia will celebrate

King Charles III in formal wear including medals on a black suit stands next to The Queen Consort in a formal black and white long-sleeved gown with necklace, earrings and a crown.
Coronation

The life and Coronation of King Charles III

Photo of the Western Ground Parrot
Coronation

Australia announces gift to The King

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

Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement March 2023

Australian floral emblem
Honoured Australians

Australia Day 2023 Honours List

Australian Bravery Decorations announced
Australian Honours System

Australian Bravery Decorations announced

Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement March 2022
Australian Honours System

Australian Bravery Decorations Announcement March 2022