Group Bravery Citation

The Group Bravery Citation is a bravery decoration awarded to Australians. It is awarded for a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition. It is awarded by the governor-general of Australia, with the approval of the Sovereign, on the recommendation of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council. The Group Bravery Citation was created in 1990. The decorations recognise acts of bravery by members of the community who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

Group Bravery Citation
Insignia
Type	Citation
Awarded for	a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition
Presented by	Governor-General of Australia
Eligibility	Australian Citizen
Clasps	None
Status	Currently awarded
Established	5 March 1990
First award	3 May 1990
Final award	2024 Special Honours
Total	1,100[1]
Related	Cross of Valour Star of Courage Bravery Medal Commendation for Brave Conduct

It is ranked 5th in the list of Australian bravery decoration in the Australian honours system.

Description

• The Group Bravery Citation is a bronze gilt sprig of wattle, Australia's floral emblem, positioned in the centre of a silver rectangle.
• The multi-leaf sprig of wattle represents the nature of group participation - the coming together of the many to create a single entity.

Recipients

The Australian Government "It's an Honour" database contains 695 entries of people who have been awarded the medal.

See also

• Australian Honours Order of Precedence