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Order of Australia

British  

noun

  1. an order awarded to Australians for outstanding achievement or for service to Australia or to humanity at large; established in 1975

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He authored 14 cookbooks, produced several TV shows and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2024

His numerous honours included being awarded an Order of Australia in 1982, made a Commander of the British Empire in 2007 and featuring on Australian postage stamps.

From Reuters • Apr. 22, 2023

The 78-year-old’s appointment as Companion of the Order of Australia was due to be revealed late on Monday, but it was leaked on social media.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2021

Tennis Australia on Friday said Goolagong Cawley has been appointed a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honors list.

From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2018

Hours before her death, Ms Johnson was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia at her hospice bedside in Canberra.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2017

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