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
- Ms Heidi Gan
- Mr Dennis Quick
State and Territory Governments Representatives
- Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM (New South Wales)
- Ms Vivien Allimonos (Victoria)
- Ms Filly Morgan PSM (Queensland)
- Ms Carolyn Sladden (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 John Reid PSM (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet)
As at October 2022.