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The Order of Australia.
The Order of Australia
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The Order of Australia is the highest award in Australia.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has been awarded the Order of Australia
(Companion) in 1996.
The achievements of a number of expectional Australians are
recognised on Australia Day (January 26) and the Queen's birthday
each year by awards within the Order of Australia.
First awarded in 1975 to replace the Imperial Honours system, the
Order of Australia has become one of the world's finest tributes to
worthy citizens.
Today, over 10,000 Australian proudly posess the insignia of the Order.
There are four levels in the Order of the Australia.
For eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in
service to Australia or humanity at large, the Companion (AC) is
awarded.
Officer (AO) is given for distinguished service of a high degree
to Australia or humanity at large.
Member (AM) is awarded for service in a particular locality or
field of activity or to a particular group, while the Medal (OAM) is
awarded for servie worthy of particular recognition.
Nominations for the Order of Australia come from the general
public and are processes by the Australian Honours Secretariat - part
of the Governor-General's office.
The secretariat researches the nominations and submits its
findings to an independent Council which makes recommendations to the
Governor General.
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