The Council for the Order of Australia is the body responsible for recommending new appointments within the Order of Australia. It was established by letters patent issued by Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam on 14 February 1975.Constitution of the Order of Australia - Federal Register of Legislation The prime minister of the day appoints the Council chair, and seven "community representatives", while each state and territory appoints a representative. In addition, there are three other ex officio members.
Council members Council members : Name NotesChair Shelley Reys Nominated by the prime minister from existing membersNominees of the prime minister Annie Butler Ellie Cole Robyn Kruk Malcolm McMillan Helen Milroy Rupert Myer Samina Yasmeen Nominees of the states and territories Michael Miller New South Wales Jeremi Moule Victoria Filly Morgan Queensland Rik Morris South Australia Kaylene Gulich Western Australia Kathrine Morgan-Wicks Tasmania Kathy Leigh Australian Capital Territory Craig Kitchen Northern TerritoryEx-officio members David Johnston Chief of the Defence Force Katy GallagherVice President of the Federal Executive Council Andrew Walter First Assistant Secretary, Government Division, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
References
External links Council for the Order of Australia - Australian Government