Friday, 12 September 2008 

The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, announced today that the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal will inquire into recognition for service for Australian Military personnel who served with 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in Malaysia in 1966 to 1967.

"This inquiry by the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal was an election promise," said Dr Kelly.

"It will focus on recognition of service for Australian military personnel who served with the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in Malaysia in 1966 to 1967.

"In particular, the Tribunal will examine the eligibility of members of 4RAR who served at Terendak, Malaysia, for Australian, Imperial or foreign recognition." 

A call for submissions will be released shortly in the national press. The Tribunal will also contact organisations and individuals with an interest in the issue.

"Many people have written to me concerning eligibility issues associated with recognition for service for Australian Military personnel who served with 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in Malaysia in 1966 to 1967, and I would encourage them to now take advantage of this opportunity to make a submission," Dr Kelly said.

The Tribunal can be contacted at:

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

Or via email to DHA.Tribunal@defence.gov.au

Download the Terms of Reference (PDF 14KB)

Media contacts:

Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly): 02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664