Public Service Medal

The Public Service Medal (PSM) recognises public service employees, including those of the Australian Government and state, territory and local governments, who have given outstanding public service.

The Public Service Medal was instituted in 1989 to recognise outstanding service by employees of the public service. Outstanding service can include service excellence, innovation, leadership and other achievements.

More information is available on the pmc.gov.au website.

Letters Patent:

• Public Service Medal Letters Patent Amendment 2021 - 23 December 2021
• Public Service Medal Letters Patent 1993 - Bali Bombings - 14 August 2003
• Public Service Medal Letters Patent 1995 - Amendment - 16 March 1995
• Public Service Medal Letters Patent 1989 - 18 October 1989

Regulations:

• Public Service Medal Regulations Amendment 2021 - 23 December 2021
• Public Service Medal Regulations 1995 - Amendment - 16 March 1995
• Public Service Medal Regulations 1989 - 18 October 1989

Determination under the Public Service Medal Regulations:

• Public Service Medal Determination 1991 - 11 November 1991
• Meritorious Service Awards (Number of Awards) Determination 2022 - 8 March 2022