The Public Service Medal (PSM) is an important element in the Australian honours system, recognising outstanding public service. Each year, up to thirty exceptional APS and government employees are formally…
The Reserve Force Medal was awarded to Reserve Force other ranks for 15 years efficient service.
The Reserve Force Medal was awarded to Reserve Force other ranks for 15 years efficient service.
The medal is one of three Defence Force Service Awards that recognised long-service. The other two awards were:
The Reserve Force Decoration was awarded to Reserve Force officers for 15 years efficient service by members of the Defence Force.
The Reserve Force Decoration was awarded to Reserve Force officers for 15 years efficient service by members of the Defence Force.
Australian Honours System
Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and inspiring. The past few years have highlighted the strength of Australians, with many volunteers and professionals working tirelessly on the front line and behind the…
Australian Honours System
The three organisations with primary responsibility for administering Australia’s system of honours are:
Honours and Symbols Section, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinetthe Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat, Government…Awards
Guide to eligible groups
The regulations governing the award of the Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 (the medal) (as amended 26 July 1996) provide the conditions of service that need to be met to be…
The National Emergency Medal is an operational service medal which recognises significant or sustained service to others in response to nationally-significant emergencies within Australia.
The following emergencies have been declared nationally-significant events for the purposes of the National Emergency Medal:
Australian Honours System
Prior to 1975 Australians were recognised through the British Imperial system. Medals awarded to Australians included the Order of the British Empire, military decorations for gallantry, decorations for military …
all correspondence related to the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (HOSM) for Iraq between the Awards and Culture Branch and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (PSPM) in 2011 -2012.
all correspondence related to…
Australian Honours System
New Australian honours are created by The King on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Since 1975, new awards have progressively been added to the system.
Why honours are createdNew honours are created for two reasons:…
I wish to obtain a copy of the Department's fraud and corruption control plan;I wish to obtain a copy of any document produced by a Peter Rush or a John Reid relating to reports of fraud and corruption within the Humanitarian Overseas …
The Afghanistan Medal recognises service of Australian Defence Force personnel in designated operations in the Afghanistan region from 11 October 2001.
Australian Honours System
There is a process for creating a new honour or award in the Australian honours system. Once The King has given in-principle agreement for a new honour, a new award can be designed and made.
There are a number of steps in the…
The Vietnam Medal recognises members of the Australian Defence Forces and members of accredited philanthropic organisations serving in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
On 19 April 2004, PM&C wrote to the Minister responsible for honours policy recommending they seek the Governor-General declare service in Iraq eligible for the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal.
PM…
The Iraq Medal recognises service with the Australian Defence Force in specified operations in the Iraq region from 18 March 2003 onwards.
The Prime Minister today announced Dr Caralee McLiesh PSM will be the next Auditor‑General for Australia, with her 10-year term to commence on 4 November 2024.
Dr McLiesh is currently the Secretary and Chief…
Copy of an email dated 22 February 2012 relating to the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal.