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
20 May 2025
Hodge and the Department of Defence - Australian Operational Service Medal - Border Protection and Australian Service Medal with Clasp CT/SR
Canberra, 1.00 pm AEST
29 May 2025
Sykes and Lardner and the Department of Defence - Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal
Canberra, 1.00 pm AEST
30 May 2025
McGhee and the Department of Defence - Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with Clasp MALAYA
Canberra, 1.30 pm AEST

RECENT TRIBUNAL DECISIONS

McKenzie and the Department of Defence [2025] DHAAT 4
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Francis and the Department of Defence [2025] DHAAT 3
Australian Defence Medal

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