Council for the Australian Bravery Decorations

The Australian Bravery Decorations Council is an independent advisory body that considers nominations for awards and makes recommendations to the Governor-General.

The Council meets twice yearly, usually in May and November, to consider nominations and make recommendations to the Governor-General for awards.

Community Representatives

• Ms Teresa Hart PSM (Chair)
• Dr Craig Challen SC OAM
• Dr Natalie Hood
• Mr Dennis Quick

State and Territory Governments Representatives

• Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM (New South Wales)
• Ms Vivien Allimons (Victoria)
• Ms Filly Morgan PSM  (Queensland)
• Ms Carolyn Sladden (South Australia)
• Ms Elenna Dionisio (Western Australia)
• Superintendent Hege Ronning-Burns (Northern Territory)
• Ms Fiona Birkett MVO (Tasmania)
• Ms Georgeina Whelan AM CSC and Bar (Australian Capital Territory)

Ex-officio Representatives

• Ms Lisa Phelps (Department of Defence)
• Mr John Reid PSM (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet)

As at November 2021.