The Order of Australia Association Limited
Order Of Australia
Significance
In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service.
There are two divisions of the Order of Australia: the Civil or General Division and the Military Division.
The General Division of the Order of Australia has four levels:
- Companion of the Order (AC)
- Officer of the Order (AO)
- Member of the Order (AM)
- Medal of the Order (OAM)
The Military Division of the Order of Australia has four levels for service and performance of duties:
- Companion of the Order (AC)
- Officer of the Order (AO)
- Member of the Order (AM)
- Medal of the Order (OAM)
Announcements
Appointments in the Order of Australia are generally announced on Australia Day (26 January) and The Kings’s Birthday public holiday (June).
Upcoming Events
Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet Annual Address 2024
Vine and View Vineyard 140 Burnets Road Traralgon East
Guest speaker: Dr Lisa Mielke, PhD
Topic: “UNLEASHING IMMUNE CELLS FOR DEFENCE ...
Luncheon September 2024
Guest speaker: Rev. Dr Jim Connelly
Topic: Gippsland’s Outstanding Citizens