Order of Australia

The Order of Australia was created by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on 14 February 1975. It was created to show the very best people of Australia. The award is given to notable Australian citizens who make big changes to Australia or internationally with their work. Sometimes the award is given to people who are not citizens of Australia.

The Order has many groups. The awarded person will join one of these groups:

Knight or Dame (AK or AD)
Companion (AC)
Officer (AO)
Member (AM)
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)


Category:1975 establishments in Oceania
Category:1970s establishments in Australia