The Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal shall inquire into and report on unresolved concerns regarding individual awards for the Battle of Long Tan. In particular, the Tribunal is to consider claims concerning Australian Defence Force personnel who were recommended for recognition following the Battle of Long Tan.

The Tribunal is to report to the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support on its findings and any recommendations that arise from the inquiry.

The Tribunal invites interested persons and organisations to make a submission to the Tribunal by Monday, 9 February 2009.

The terms of reference and further information on how to make submissions can be obtained by contacting the Tribunal on 02 6266 3486, via email at: 
DHA.Tribunal@defence.gov.au or from the web at: www.defence-honours-tribunal.gov.au.

Submissions may be sent to:

Executive Officer
Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal
Locked Bag 7765
CANBERRA BUSINESS CENTRE ACT 2610