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.
For enquiries about appealing a refusal by Defence regarding medallic entitlement, please complete an enquiry form or application for review.
For general enquiries about honours and awards, please contact the Directorate of Honours and Awards in the Department of Defence through its toll-free number 1800 333 362 or by email at honours.awards@defence.gov.au.