TRIBUNAL INQUIRIES

From time to time the Government will direct the Tribunal to inquire into particular issues. The Tribunal’s completed inquiry reports are listed at the bottom of this page.

On 25 June 2021, Government announced that the Tribunal would inquire into unit recognition for service in Somalia. The terms of reference for this inquiry can be found here.

On 21 January 2021, Government announced that the Tribunal would inquire into recognition for members and families of members who are injured, wounded or killed in or as a result of service. The terms of reference for this inquiry can be found here. The media release from the Minister for Defence Personnel can be found here.

HOW CAN I MAKE A SUBMISSION TO AN INQUIRY?

When a matter is referred to the Tribunal for inquiry a call for submissions is made.

Interested members of the public are invited to lodge a submission with the Tribunal, after reviewing the Terms of Reference.

Click here to download a PDF of the submission to inquiry form, or scroll down to complete the online submission form.

Submissions can be sent by post or email.
Postal address:
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal
Level 1, 5 Tennant Street, Fyshwick
Locked Bag 7765
Canberra BC ACT 2610

E-mail address:
[email protected]

Further information can be found in The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal Guide to Inquiries.

REPORTS OF INQUIRIES

The Tribunal’s completed inquiry reports are listed below.

Completed Inquiries

Second World War

Vietnam

Other service