1. Order of Australia - Noun
2. Order of Australia - Proper noun
Order of Australia
(chiefly Australia, UK) An order of chivalry established for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement. [Established 1975.]
Order of Australia (plural Orders of Australia)
(Australia, informal) An appointment made within the Order of Australia.
“And there is nothing plain and simple about using your position with an Order of Australia to spread comments that could be seen to be inciting violence, that seem to be condoning violence.” Source: Internet
Former justice Dyson Heydon is (still) a Companion of the Order of Australia, not a Commander. Source: Internet
Arena has been appointed as a 'Member in the General Division of the Order Of Australia' - Order of Australia - in recognition of her contribution to the arts, representing Australia on the world stage and philanthropic work. Source: Internet
From the creation of the Order of Australia in 1975, the governor-general was, ex officio, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, and therefore became entitled to the post-nominal AC. Source: Internet
From that time until 2014, governors-general did not receive automatic titles or honours, other than the post-nominal AC by virtue of being Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Australia. Source: Internet
In this year’s Australia Day Honours List, Dr Boughton received a Member of the Order of Australia for his contributions to the engineering industry, particularly protecting homes from wind damage. Source: Internet