Order of Australia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Order of Australia built?February 14, 1975
2. What is the sovereign head of the order?The King of Australia
3. What is the principal companion and chancellor?The Governor-General of Australia
4. What is the Order of Australia and why was it created?The Order of Australia is a national honours system that started on February 14, 1975. It was created to recognise Australians for their achievements and service, moving away from the older British honours system.
5. How does someone get nominated for an Order of Australia award?Nominations are looked at by the Council for the Order of Australia. If the Council recommends a person, the Governor‑General appoints them with the approval of the Sovereign.

Sovereign: The reigning monarch who serves as the head of state for Australia.
Governor-General: The representative of the Sovereign in Australia, responsible for executing constitutional duties.
Council for the Order of Australia: An independent advisory body that evaluates nominations and recommends individuals for awards.
Investiture Ceremony: A formal ceremony where recipients are officially presented with their awards by the Governor-General.