Current Inquiries

Recognition of Peacekeeping

The Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal shall inquiry into and report on recognition for Defence Force personnel who served as peacekeepers from 1947 to the present.  Submissions close on 21 December 2009.

Recognition of ADF Service in PNG after 1975

The Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal shall inquire into and report on recognition for members of the ADF for service in PNG after 16 September 1975.  Submissions close on 23 November 2009.

Recognition of ADF service in Somalia

The Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal shall inquire into and report on recognition of ADF service in Somalia between 1992-95.  Submissions close on 24 August 2009.

Recognition of unattached Australian Entertainers in the Vietnam Conflict

The Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal shall inquire into and report on recognition of unattached Australian Entertainers in the Vietnam Conflict. Submissions close on 1 June 2009.

Recognition of Special Air Service Regiment

The Tribunal is inquiring into recognition for Special Air Service Regiment counter terrorist and special recovery duties.  Submissions close on 18 May 2009.

What's New

Inquiry into recognition for Defence Force personnel who served as peacekeepers from 1947 onwards

Submissions close on Monday, 21 December 2009. Download the terms of reference.

New Report: Inquiry into Recognition for Service with the United States Army Small Ships Section

Download the report of the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal inquiry into recognition for service with the United States Army Small Ships Section during World War II.

Inquiry into recognition of ADF service in PNG after 1975

Submissions close on Monday, 23 November 2009.  Download the terms of reference.

New Report: Unresolved Recognition Issues for the Battle of Long Tan 

Download the report of the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal inquiry into unresolved recognition issues for the battle of Long Tan.

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