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.
Members
As at 16 May 2023:
Chair
- Ms Teresa Hart PSM
Community Representatives
- Dr Craig Challen SC OAM
- Ms Heidi Gan
- Vacant
State and Territory Governments Representatives
- Mr Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM (New South Wales)
- Mr Fin Bird (Victoria)
- Ms Filly Morgan PSM (Queensland)
- Mr Rik Morris (South Australia)
- Ms Elenna Dionisio (Western Australia)
- Commander Ronning-Burns (Northern Territory)
- Ms Courtney Ingham (Tasmania)
- Commissioner Georgeina Whelan AM CSC and Bar (Australian Capital Territory)
Ex-officio Representatives
- Dr Paul Robards AM (Department of Defence)
- Mr Peter Rush (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet)