AUSTRALIAN CORRECTIONS MEDAL
DETERMINATION
I, General the Honourable David Hurley, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting in pursuance of regulations 5 and 6 of the Australian Corrections Medal Regulations revoke the Australian Corrections Medal Determination made on the thirtieth day of October 2017, and hereby determine as follows (see note):
Main Piece
The Australian Corrections Medal is made of nickel-silver and is a circular shape 38 millimetres in diameter. The Medal is surmounted by a nickel-silver suspender bar of fixed configuration, with the raised and polished word 'CORRECTIONS' centred on the obverse. The obverse of the Medal features the Federation Star bearing the scales of justice. The seven points of the star represent each of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia. The plates on the scales are hung from three strings representing the three pillars of correctional practice - detention, supervision and rehabilitation. The elements are encircled by a laurel of Australian wattle. The reverse features a laurel of Australian wattle surrounding space to engrave the name of the recipient. The background of the reverse .of the Medal is of a finely textured or frosted finish. The circular portion of the Medal obverse and reverse has a raised and polished rim. The Australian Corrections Medal is suspended by a ribbon 32 millimetres wide and features a centre band of royal blue 10 millimetres wide which are flanked by bands of white 2 millimetres wide and mustard green 9 millimetres wide. The medal thickness is 3mm. The height from the top of the suspender bar to the bottom of the medal is 50mm. The total height of the Main Piece is 94mm.
Miniature Piece
The Miniature Piece of the Australian Corrections Medal is a half-size replica of the Main Piece, suspended from a miniature ribbon 16 millimetres wide. The medal thickness is 2mm. The height from the top of the suspender bar to the bottom of the medal is 25mm. The total height of the Miniature Piece is 47mm.
Lapel Badge
The Lapel Badge of the Australian Corrections Medal is a replica of the medal, 10 millimetres in diameter.
Ribbon Bar
The Ribbon Bar of the Australian Corrections Medal consists of a strip of full-size ribbon, 32 millimetres wide and 10 millimetres high, with no emblem.
Wearing
The Australian Corrections Medal is worn on the left breast on all occasions when full-size orders, decorations and medals are worn. The Miniature Piece is worn on all occasions when miniatures of orders, decorations and medals are worn. The Ribbon Bar may be worn at any time on uniform or civilian dress at the discretion of the recipient. The Lapel Badge may be worn at any time with civilian dress. The manner of wearing the Australian Corrections Medal is in accordance with the Guide to the Wearing of Insignia.
Order of Wear
The Australian Corrections Medal is worn in accordance with The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards.
Note
The Letters Patent approved by The Sovereign institutes the medal and ordains that the medal is governed by the Regulations Governing the Award of the Australian Corrections Medal. These Regulations, approved by The Sovereign, set out the terms and conditions of an award, and states that the design, and manner of wearing, of the medal is determined by the Governor-General.
This document is known as the Determination and it informs the design of the medal, its associated insignia, and that the order of wearing is in accordance with The Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards and the manner of wearing is in accordance with the Guide to the Wearing of Insignia. The design of the medal and associated insignia must be in accordance with the relevant technical specifications.
The placement of the medal is approved by The Sovereign, and the Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards is the notification by the Governor-General of the positioning of all awards in the Australian honours system.
These instruments collectively inform the rules and conditions associated with the Australian Corrections Medal.
Overview
The Australian Corrections Medal Determination, effective as of the date of its gazette publication, establishes the design and specifications for the Australian Corrections Medal, its miniature piece, lapel badge, and ribbon bar, and outlines the rules for their wear. Enacted by the Governor-General, this determination revokes the previous Australian Corrections Medal Determination from 2017 and sets out the updated design and specifications to reflect the current standards and practices within the correctional services sector. The objective of this legislation is to ensure consistency and recognition of service within the Australian honours system by clearly defining the appearance and wearing protocols of the Australian Corrections Medal. The regulations governing the award of the Australian Corrections Medal, which include the terms and conditions of the award, are approved by the Sovereign and detail the design and manner of wearing of the medal as determined by the Governor-General.
Scope and Application
The Australian Corrections Medal Determination, as revoked and re-determined by the Governor-General, sets forth the design and specifications of the Australian Corrections Medal and its associated insignia, such as the miniature piece, lapel badge, and ribbon bar, detailing their appearance, dimensions, and materials. This Determination governs how the medal and its insignia should be worn, specifying occasions for the full-size medal, miniature piece, ribbon bar, and lapel badge, and aligning with the established guidelines in the Guide to the Wearing of Insignia and The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards. The Order of Wearing of Australian Honours and Awards, declared by the Governor-General, indicates the placement of the Australian Corrections Medal within the hierarchy of Australian honours and awards. The design and manner of wearing of the Australian Corrections Medal are subject to the technical specifications outlined in this Determination, with the placement and order of wear approved by the Sovereign. These instruments together establish the criteria and conditions for the award, design, and presentation of the Australian Corrections Medal within the Australian honours system.
Key Provisions
The Australian Corrections Medal Determination (C2023G00653) primarily outlines the design and specifications of the Australian Corrections Medal, including its main piece, miniature piece, lapel badge, and ribbon bar. The main piece of the medal, as detailed in the Determination, is crafted from nickel-silver and is circular in shape, with a diameter of 38 millimetres. It features a nickel-silver suspender bar with the word "CORRECTIONS" centered on the obverse. The obverse showcases the Federation Star with scales of justice, surrounded by a laurel of Australian wattle, symbolizing the six states and territories of Australia, and the three pillars of correctional practice. The reverse side of the medal is designed to engrave the recipient's name, with a finely textured or frosted finish. The medal is suspended by a ribbon 32 millimetres wide, featuring a central royal blue band flanked by white and mustard green bands. The miniature piece is a half-size replica of the main piece, suspended from a ribbon 16 millimetres wide. The lapel badge is a 10 millimetre replica of the medal, and the ribbon bar is a 32 millimetres wide strip of full-size ribbon, 10 millimetres high, without any emblem.
The Determination imposes several obligations on the parties or entities governed by the Australian Corrections Medal. The design and specifications of the medal and its associated insignia must strictly adhere to the technical details provided. Recipients of the medal must wear it according to the specified guidelines: the full-size medal on the left breast when full-size orders, decorations, and medals are worn, the miniature piece when miniatures are worn, and the ribbon bar or lapel badge at the discretion of the recipient with either uniform or civilian dress. These guidelines are in accordance with the Guide to the Wearing of Insignia and The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards, which determine the proper placement and sequence of the medal within the Australian honours system.
For breaches of the provisions set out in the Australian Corrections Medal Determination, there are no explicit penalties or consequences stated within the text of the Determination itself. However, the Regulations Governing the Award of the Australian Corrections Medal, which are referenced in the Determination, likely contain provisions related to disciplinary actions or other consequences for misuse or improper wearing of the medal. Given that the medal is a significant honour, any breaches could potentially lead to formal reprimands, revocation of the medal, or other administrative actions as outlined in the relevant regulations.