General Debate

Australia Day Awards

House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025

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At a glance

Kevin Hogan moved a motion to acknowledge the Order of Australia as the highest national honour and mark the 50th anniversary of the honours system. The motion recognised the total number of recipients since 1975 and specifically celebrated the 732 Australia Day 2025 award winners. Hogan used the debate to congratulate numerous individuals and groups from his electorate who received local and national awards. The sitting was suspended before any other members could speak or the motion could be put to a vote.

Outcome

The sitting was suspended before the motion was put to a vote.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Kevin Hogan (Page) (National Party) Nationals

Hogan moved a motion acknowledging the Order of Australia as the highest national honour for citizens. Hogan noted that the year marked the 50th anniversary of the honours system, which was established by Queen Elizabeth II in 1975. The motion recognised that 47,869 recipients had been awarded since inception and celebrated the 732 recipients of the 2025 Australia Day awards. Hogan highlighted the General Division awards for meritorious, distinguished and conspicuous service. Hogan also acknowledged local citizen of the year awards across various councils in his electorate.