National Medal
The Australian Honours and Awards nomination system has been updated. Nominations are made via the online portal. If you do not already have an account set up please email ServiceAwards@gg.gov.au.
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The National Medal recognises and celebrates the sustained service, either paid or volunteer, of outstanding Australians. |
The National Medal is Australia's most awarded civilian medal. It recognises long and diligent service by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster. This includes government organisations such as ambulance, correctional, emergency, fire and police forces, and voluntary organisations such as lifesaving or search and rescue groups.
Only approved organisations can recommend someone for the National Medal. If there are any questions, contact the Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat.
More information is available on the pmc.gov.au website.
Letters Patent:
- National Medal Letters Patent 2020 - Amendment - 29 January 2020
- National Medal Letters Patent 2011 - Amendment - 20 April 2011
- National Medal Letters Patent 2000 - Amendment - 4 April 2000
- National Medal Letters Patent 1999 - Amendment - 18 June 1999
- National Medal Letters Patent 1994 - Amendment - 27 August 1994
- National Medal Letters Patent 1987 - Amendment - 30 April 1987
- National Medal Letters Patent 1986 - Amendment - 1 April 1986
- National Medal Letters Patent 1982 - Amendment - 20 April 1982
Regulations:
- National Medal Regulations 2020 - Amendment - 29 January 2020
- National Medal Regulations 2011 - Amendment - 20 April 2011
- National Medal Regulations 2000 - Amendment - 4 April 2000
- National Medal Regulations 1999 - Amendment - 18 June 1999
- National Medal Regulations 1994 - Amendment - 27 August 1994
- National Medal Regulations 1987 - Amendment - 30 April 1987
- National Medal Regulations 1986 - Amendment - 1 April 1986
- National Medal Regulations 1982 - Amendment - 20 April 1982
Determination:
- National Medal Determination 1984 - 16 January 1984
Determinations under the National Medal Regulations:
- National Medal Determination 2022 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 5 August 2022
- National Medal Determination 2022 - Approved Government Organisations - 5 August 2022
- National Medal Determination 2019 - Approved Government Organisations - 30 January 2019
- National Medal Determination 2019 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 30 January 2019
- National Medal Determination 2013 - Approved Government Organisations - 24 June 2013
- National Medal Determination 2008 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 14 March 2008
- National Medal Determination 2007 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 15 March 2007
- National Medal Determination 2006 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 10 September 2006
- National Medal Determination 2005 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 19 October 2005
- National Medal Determination 2000 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 24 November 2000
- National Medal Determination 2000 - Approved Voluntary Organisations - 27 July 2000