Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2018Q00016:reg:10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2018Q00016
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10
Character Range: 8103–9166

10  Nothing in this Constitution limits the right of the Governor‑General to exercise all powers and authorities of The Sovereign in respect of the Order.
General Division

Eligibility for Appointment
11 (1) Australian citizens including members of the Defence Force, are eligible to be appointed to the Order as members in the General Division.
 (2) Persons other than Australian citizens are eligible to be appointed to the Order as honorary members in the General Division.
 (3) The Medal of the Order in the General Division may be awarded to Australian citizens and other persons.

Order of Australia — Companions in the General Division
12 (1) Appointments as Companions or honorary Companions in the General Division shall be made for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large.
 (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a distinguished person who is not an Australian citizen may be appointed an honorary Companion in the General Division where it is desirable that the person be honoured by Australia.