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

Fifty years of Australian honours and awards system

HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla wearing blue suits.
2024 Royal Visit, Royal Visits

Where to see The King and Queen in Canberra and Sydney

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Royal Visits, 2024 Royal Visit

The King and Queen to visit Canberra and Sydney in October

Australian Bravery Decorations.
Australian Honours System

​​Australian Bravery Decorations​

Royal Visit announced with a photo of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Royal Visits, 2024 Royal Visit

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit Australia in October 2024

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

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

Recognise and celebrate exceptional Australian achievement
Australian Honours System

Recognise and celebrate exceptional Australian achievement

The 2021 Prime Minister's prizes for science
Australian Honours System

Nominations open for the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science