Australia
Order of Australia
AC for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree. AO for distinguished service of a high degree. AM for service in a particular locality, field or group. OAM for service worthy of particular recognition.2
- Country
- Australia
- Established
- 19751
- Conferred by
- The Governor-General of Australia. Military Division awards are recommended by the Minister for Defence2
- How announced
- Honours lists are released through the year, for example the King's Birthday 2026 Honours List of 9 June 2026.1
- Revocation
- The Governor-General may terminate an appointment. Notices are published in the Commonwealth Gazette, for example the termination of Rolf Harris's AO and AM on 19 February 2015.3
Grades
- Companion (AC)
- Officer (AO)
- Member (AM)
- Medal (OAM)
Notable holders on this record
- Rolf Harris RevokedOfficer (AO)
- Rolf Harris RevokedMember (AM)
Official page: www.gg.gov.au/australian-honours-and-awards/order-australia
Sources
- Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia), Australian honours system
- Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Order of Australia
- Commonwealth of Australia Gazette via Federal Register of Legislation, Government House notice: termination of appointments in the Order of Australia (C2015G00261) (19 February 2015)