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Public Service Medal, valuing excellence in every role, at any level, in all geographical locations.
Nominations for awards

Nominate an Australian public servant for the Public Service Medal

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Quad Leaders at the 2024 Quad Leaders' Summit (September 2024), from left: the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of India, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.
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2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit

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Office for Women, Nominations for awards

It’s time to #NominateAWoman

The King's Birthday Honours List announced
Honours and symbols

The King's Birthday 2024 Honours List announced

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

Australian Bravery Decorations

Quad Leaders at the 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit (21 May 2023).
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2023 Quad Leaders' Summit

Places of Pride banner at the War Memorial
Honours and symbols

Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials

Australian Army Captain Dean Varian, Operations Officer of Australia's Federation Guard places a poppy for his great uncle Theo on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT, 1 October 2019.
Honours and symbols

100 years of the Flanders poppy

An elderly man in suit and red tie and medals on his chest looks to camera. In the background is a display of medals.
Honours and symbols

Prime Minister honours veterans on 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific