The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
The Commendation for Distinguished Service is awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations to members of the Australian Defence Force.
The Commendation for Distinguished Service is the third level of the Distinguished Service Decorations.
The Australian Defence Medal recognises current and former Australian Defence Force personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years service, whichever was the lesser.
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded for distinguished command and leadership in action.
The Distinguished Service Cross is the highest distinguished service decoration.
The Nursing Service Cross recognises outstanding performance of nursing duties in both operational and non-operational situations.
Recipients have the post-nominals of NSC. Those awarded a bar or bars may also use ‘and Bar’ or ‘and Bars’ after their name.
The Australian Conspicuous Service Cross is awarded for outstanding devotion to duty or outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgement or dedication, in non-warlike situations.
The Australian Conspicuous Service Cross is the first level award of the Conspicuous Service Decorations.
Appoint the right leaders. Recruit people whose behaviour is consistent with the APS Values.
Leaders set the cultural tone for their organisation through their behaviour. The APS needs to select leaders who ‘walk the talk’…
The Rhodesia Medal was awarded to members of the armed services, police personnel and civilians who served in the multi-national force on Operation Agila.
The peacekeeping force monitored the transitional stages of Rhodesia's independence in the run-up to the 1980 elections.
The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medal recognises members of the Australian Defence Force who served in East Timor during the INTERFET campaign (16 September 1999 - 10 April 2000).
The Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal recognises the service of Australian personnel in support roles during the Vietnam War.
A State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO will take place at 11.00 am on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at St John's Anglican Church, 86 Clendon Road, Toorak, Victoria.
In 1970, Mr Staley was elected…
A State Funeral for the Honourable Anthony (Tony) Staley AO will be held at 11.00am on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at St John’s Anglican Church, Toorak, Victoria.
In 1970, Mr Staley was elected to the seat of Chisholm. He later became…
Australia marks the sad passing of cricketing great, Mr Shane Keith Warne, and advises with the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet that a State Memorial Service for Mr Warne will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday 30 March…
The South Australian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for Mr Neil Kerley AM will be held at 1:00pm on Monday 25 July 2022, at Adelaide Oval, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, South…
The Australian Police Medal is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.
The Australian Sports Medal (2020) recognises individuals who have participated as official members of an Australian national team at declared international multi-sport events, commencing with the Invictus Games held in Sydney in 2018.
The declared multi-sport events are:
AACAP
Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme
AAO
Administrative Arrangements Order
AAP
Australian Associated Press
AARE
Australian Association for…