THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
014/2008
INDEPENDENT DEFENCE HONOURS AND AWARDS
TRIBUNAL CHAIRPERSON TO BE ADVERTISED
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, Dr Mike Kelly AM MP,
today announced that the position of chair of the independent Defence
Honours and Awards tribunal will be advertised on 3 May 2008 (or shortly).
Dr Kelly said, “During last year’s election campaign, the Government
undertook to form a permanent independent tribunal to oversight Defence
honours and Awards“.
“I see the selection of a chair to head up this tribunal as a significant first step
in meeting this promise.”
It is envisaged that the chair will:
Be well respected, with proven experience in leadership roles, not
necessarily in Defence or Veterans’ areas.
Have a sound knowledge of the higher workings of Government
Have a legal background or experience in administrative decision
making.
The role of the chair will be to manage the tribunal, lead particular inquiries,
attend panel hearings and meetings, and to ratify panel decisions before
making recommendations to Government.
The chair will lead members of the tribunal who will have had experience,
qualifications or expertise in Defence and/or Australian history or as an
independent professional. Tribunal panel member positions will be advertised
in the next couple of months.
“I will keep the ADF and ex-service community informed of progress in the
establishment of this important tribunal,” Dr Kelly said.
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly):
02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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