Order Of Australia

The order of australia is an australian honour that recognises australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. The order of australia celebrates australians who make an outstanding contribution to the community – at the local, national or international level. The order of australia, instituted by her majesty the queen on 14 february 1975, was established as “an australian society of honour for the purpose of according recognition to australian citizens and.

The order of australia is the only australian order of chivalry. It was established on 14 february 1975 by elizabeth ii, queen of australia, to recognise australian citizens and other persons for achievement,. The order of australia is not an assembly of elitist lords and ladies but is the national award by which australians are recognised for their services to australia and to the community.

1 day agothe olympic gold medallist, who was previously recognised with a medal of the order of australia in 2001, is among 949 australians awarded honours this year, including former premiers,. 1 day agoalmost 100 outstanding west australian have been recognized and rewarded in the australia day honours list revealed by the office of the governor general. Any australian citizen can be nominated to receive an award in recognition for outstanding achievement and service.

Recipients of the order of australia are from many fields of endeavour and all walks of.