On 23 August 2023, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General, announced the Australian Bravery Decorations.
The Australian Bravery Decorations recognise acts of bravery where people selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.
A list of the recipients is available on the Governor-General’s website and recipients who have agreed to be identified can be searched through the Australian Honours database.
Decorations awarded include:
Bravery Medal: 4 for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
Commendation for Brave Conduct: 5 for acts of bravery which are considered worthy of recognition.
Group Bravery Citation: 1 group (3 people) for a collective act of bravery by a group of persons in extraordinary circumstances that are considered worthy of recognition.
Congratulations to all recipients of the Australian Bravery Decorations. Anyone can nominate someone for an act of bravery. For information on making a nomination and the nomination form, see Nominate someone for an award.