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)