Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2010Q00073:reg:2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2010Q00073
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2
Character Range: 419–1204

2  In these Regulations –
"decoration" means –
 (a) the Star of Gallantry;
 (b) the Medal for Gallantry;
 (c) the Commendation for Gallantry; or
 (d) a bar to the Star or Medal;
"Defence Force" has the same meaning as in the Defence Act 1903;
"Minister" means the Minister of State for Defence.

Conditions for award of decorations

3 (1) The Star of Gallantry shall be awarded only for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril.

 (2) The Medal for Gallantry shall be awarded only for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.

 (3) The Commendation for Gallantry may be awarded for other acts of gallantry in action which are considered worthy of recognition.

Decorations may be awarded in certain other circumstances