Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal
DHAAT
5 January 2011 – present
Independent statutory tribunal that reviews decisions refusing defence honours and awards and inquires into honours and awards matters referred to it by the Minister.
How it came into existence
Established as an independent statutory tribunal under Part VIIIC of the Defence Act 1903, inserted by the Defence Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2010 (assented 5 July 2010), and began operating on 5 January 2011, replacing the non-statutory Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal that had operated administratively since July 2008.
- Review of eligibility for defence honours and awards
- Inquiries into honours and awards matters
Legislation: Defence Act 1903 (Part VIIIC, inserted by the Defence Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2010)
Main functions
- Merits review of Defence decisions on eligibility for defence honours and awards
- Review of decisions on foreign awards
- Inquiries into honours and awards matters referred by the Minister
- Recommendations to the Minister on recognition of service
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
- Defence Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2010 (as made)
Government records and websites
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