Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2010Q00060:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2010Q00060
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 3658–4693

8  The Council shall —
 (a) consider, and make a recommendation to the Governor‑General on, each nomination of a person for the award of a decoration; and
 (b) advise the Governor‑General on such other matters concerning the award of decorations as he may refer to the Council for consideration.

9 (1) The Secretary of the Order of Australia shall be the Secretary of the Council.

 (2) The Secretary of the Council shall maintain a Register of the names of persons to whom decorations have been awarded and such other records relating to the award of decorations as the Council considers necessary and perform such other functions in respect of the award of decorations as the Governor‑General may direct.

Awards

10 (1) The award of a decoration shall be made, with the approval of The Sovereign, by Instrument signed by the Governor‑General.

 (2) Nothing in these Regulations limits the right of the Governor‑General to exercise all powers and authorities of The Sovereign in respect of the award of decorations.

Nominations