Terms of Reference

The integrity and efficacy of the Defence honours and awards system, with particular reference to:

a) experiences of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel progressing through the honours and awards system;

b) the effect of awards and honours on maintaining morale within the ADF;

c) assurance of the integrity of awards to senior officers for conduct in the Afghanistan conflict;

d) the effect of changes in criteria for some honours and awards from ‘in action’ to ‘in warlike operations’;

e) the operation of the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal, including any potential improvements;

f) any potential improvements to the Defence honours and awards system; and

g) any related matters.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
Department of the Senate
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3535
fadt.sen@aph.gov.au

Past Public Hearings

07 Feb 2025: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

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