The Council, is an independent body, and the Constitution of the Order of Australia prescribes that the Council has 19 members including representatives of each state and territory, 3 officio members and eight community members appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, by the Governor-General.
The Council considers nominations from the public for appointments and awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia and makes recommendations to the Governor-General. The Order of Australia is the pre-eminent means of recognising outstanding achievement and contribution by Australians.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Governor-General
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Paid Members?
No
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
19
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | VACANT | ||
| Member | Mr. Malcolm McMillan | 31 July 2024 | 31 July 2026 |
| Member | Ms Teresa Hart PSM | 11 May 2025 | 10 May 2027 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Filly Morgan PSM | 31 July 2024 | 30 July 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Annie Butler | 29 November 2024 | 28 November 2026 |
| Member | Colonel Michael Miller LVO RFD | 16 December 2025 | 31 July 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Kathy Leigh | 22 January 2026 | 21 January 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Jonathan Burke | 26 September 2025 | 25 September 2027 |
| Member | Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher | 1 June 2022 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Ms. Ellie Cole AM | 16 February 2026 | 15 February 2028 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Ms. Robyn Kruk AO | 9 March 2025 | 8 March 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Rupert Myer AO | 12 August 2025 | 11 August 2027 |
| Member | The Hon. Craig Emerson | 12 August 2025 | 11 August 2027 |
| Member | Deputy Secretary Mr. Martin Hehir PSM | 18 September 2023 | Determined by the appointer |
| Member | Admiral David Johnston AC RAN | 10 July 2024 | Determined by the appointer |
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