Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal

The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal is an independent statutory body established under the Defence Act to consider Defence honours and awards matters. 

Individuals are able to apply to the Tribunal for an independent review of a decision of the Department of Defence regarding eligibility for a defence honour, defence award or a foreign award. 

The Government is also able to refer general eligibility issues to the Tribunal for inquiry and recommendation.

UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Due to limitations associated with the size of venues, prior registration with the Tribunal Secretariat is necessary in order to attend public hearings of the Tribunal.

DATE
MATTER
HEARING LOCATION
6 May 2025
Albrecht on behalf of Pilot Officer Warren Cowan, Pilot Officer David Taylor, Sergeant Russell Polack, Sergeant Lauri Sheard and the Department of Defence - Victoria Cross for Australia
Canberra, 9 am AEST

RECENT TRIBUNAL DECISIONS

Hines and the Department of Defence [2025] DHAAT 2
Australian Service Medal with Clasp 'MIDDLE EAST'

Gordon and the Department of Defence [2025] DHAAT 1
Conspicuous Service Medal

Wilkes and the Department of Defence [2024] DHAAT 9
Commendation for Distinguished Service

Corica and the Department of Defence [2024] DHAAT 8
First Clasp to the Defence Long Service Medal

Hunt and the Department of Defence [2024] DHAAT 7
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 with Clasp 'THAI-MALAY'