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representing the six Australian states, with the seventh point representing Australia's territories. At the centre of the star is an Indigenous styling of Aboriginal traditions at the heart of the continent. Around the rim are 100 dots depicting 100 years of federation. The reverse features a seven
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and to recognise "people who made a contribution to Australian society or government". It was also awarded to centenarians, Australian citizens born on or before 31 December 1901 who lived to celebrate the centenary of federation on 1 January 2001. Nominations were assessed by a panel chaired by
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The colours in the ribbon are crimson, which represents federation, and blue and gold for the beginning of the 21st century. The seven gold and red lines signify the states' pathways to federation. The bar and ribbon are the same so that a recipient can be identified as such.
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Citizens and other people who made a contribution to Australian society or government, including centenarians
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pointed star, with the words "For Contribution Made to Australian Society" around the rim.
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Australian Operational Service Medal – Counter Terrorism/Special Recovery
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Australian Government, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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in 2001. It was established to commemorate the centenary of the
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Australian Operational Service Medal – Special Operations
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Index

The Centenary Medal
Centenary Medal (disambiguation)


Australia
Australian Sports Medal
Defence Force Service Medal
Australian Government
Federation of Australia
Geoffrey Blainey
Commonwealth Star
Governor-General Annual Report 2022-23
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978-1-908-828-00-2


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