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

• Dr Penelope Flett AO (Chair)
• Dr Craig Challen SC OAM
• Ms Teresa Hart PSM
• Major Bryan Smith OAM (Retd)

State and Territory Governments Representatives

• Mr John Trevillian AM (New South Wales)
• Mr Jeremi Moule (Victoria)
• Ms Filly Morgan PSM  (Queensland)
• Ms Carolyn Sladden (South Australia)
• Mr Robert Kennedy (Western Australia) (Deputy)
• Superintendent Sean Parnell OAM (Northern Territory)
• Ms Fiona Birkett MVO (Tasmania)
• VACANT (Australian Capital Territory)

Ex-officio Representatives

• Mr Richard Oliver (Department of Defence)
• My John Reid PSM (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet)

As at June 2019.