Who sits on the Council for the Order of Australia?

Members

Ms Jillian Segal AO.
Mr Warren Mundine AO.
Professor Mathew Vadas AO.
Ms Amelia Hodge.
Mr Rupert Myer AO.
The Honourable Cheryl Edwardes AM.
Ms Melinda O’Leary.

Who is on the Australia Day awards Council?

Since the NADC was incorporated on 25 October 1990, the role of Chair of the National Australia Day Council has been held by:

Mr Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG 2014 – 2017.
Mr Adam Gilchrist AM 2008 – 2014.
Ms Lisa Curry Kenny 2000 – 2008.
Mr Kevan Gosper 1996 – 2000.
Mr Phillip Adams 1992 – 1996.
Mr John Newcombe 1990 – 1992.

How many OAM are awarded each year?

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO – quota of 140 per year); Member of the Order of Australia (AM – quota of 605 per year); Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM – no quota).

What is Member of the Order of Australia?

Member of the Order of Australia front. In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. The Member of the Order of Australia is awarded for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.

What is the highest Order of Australia?

In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service….Medal of the Order of Australia

Companion of the Order (AC)
Officer of the Order (AO)
Member of the Order (AM)
Medal of the Order (OAM)

Who makes Order of Australia decisions?

The Council for the Order of Australia is the body responsible for deciding on new appointments within the Order of Australia.

What are the different Australia Day awards?

Contents

4.1 Order of Australia.
4.2 Gallantry.
4.3 Bravery.
4.4 Distinguished Service.
4.5 Conspicuous Service.
4.6 Nursing Service.
4.7 Meritorious Service.
4.8 Campaign Medals.

How do you get a Queens award?

To be eligible, the programme must have been running for more than two years. Sustainable development: You should have achieved outstanding sustainable development for at least three years. You also have evidence of the benefits or positive outcomes of your actions or interventions.

What is the Order of Australia awarded for?

outstanding achievement and service
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.

Who will be awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia?

Indian Musician & founder of Kalakruthi music organisation in Australia, Shobha Sekhar will be conferred the “Medal of the Order of Australia”. The Montreal-based artiste and lecturer, University of Melbourne, figures in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List.

Is OAM higher than AM?

In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. Officer of the Order (AO) Member of the Order (AM) Medal of the Order (OAM)

What is an AM in Australia?

Member of the Order (AM) The Council for the Order of Australia defines this honour for service in a particular local area, field or to a particular group.

What is the Council for the Order of Australia?

The Council for the Order of Australia is an independent body that considers nominations for appointments and awards in the General Division of the Order and makes recommendations to the Governor-General. There are 19 members including representatives of each state and territory, public office holders (ex-officio) and community representatives.

Who decides the Order of Australia Awards?

The awards are considered by an independent body called the Council for the Order of Australia. Nominations can be made by any member of the public by submitting them online to the council. Staff at the council conduct additional research and contact referees.

What is the Order of Australia honours list?

View the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. There are four levels of award. The Order of Australia also has a Military Division (awards in this division are recommended to the Governor-General by the Minister for Defence).

Who is the head of the Order of Australia?

Prior to 1975 Australians were recognised under the British honours system, also known as Imperial awards. The Queen is the Sovereign Head of the Order of Australia and the Governor-General as Chancellor is charged with the administration of the Order. The Official Secretary to the Governor-General is the Secretary of the Order of Australia.