Australian honours system a burning car at Kalgoorlie eight years earlier in 1979. Australians become recipients of each of the 55 different types of Australian awards and honours through one of two separate processes; by nomination or by application. There are two broad categories of honours and awards. The Honours and the Awards in the Australian system are, and have been: Note that awards of the British Empire/United Kingdom are now foreign awards. The Australian Defence Force has a system of battle honours, theatre honours, honour titles and honour distinctions to recognise exemplary service by units (not individuals) in combat and combat-related roles.
Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia duties, hospitality for official functions, and administration of the Australian honours and Awards system. The Official Secretary is ex officio Secretary of the Order of Australia. The Office also manages and maintains the official properties and associated heritage buildings and grounds, and opens the properties to members of the public for events sponsored by charitable institutions. The Official Secretary is supported in his role by program managers responsible for Executive Support, Household and Property, Organisation Services, and by the Director of the Honours Secretariat. The best known Official Secretary is Sir David Smith, who served five governors-general between 1973 and