Government House

                 CANBERRA  ACT  2600

          20 November 2019

The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following honorary appointment within the Military Division of the Order of Australia:

ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Honorary Member(AM) in the Military Division

Vice Admiral Bernard-Antoine MORIO DE L’ISLE, Brest, France

For exceptional service to strengthening the defence relationship between Australia and France through his personal commitment, engagement and support to Australia and the near region in successive senior leadership positions.

By His Excellency’s Command

Paul Singer MVO

Official Secretary to the Governor-General

APPOINTED AN HONORARY MEMBER (AM)

IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Vice Admiral Bernard-Antoine MORIO DE L’ISLE, Brest, France

For exceptional service to strengthening the defence relationship between Australia and France through his personal commitment, engagement and support to Australia and the near region in successive senior leadership positions.

Vice Admiral Morio de L'Isle has proven to be a strong supporter of Australia and our near region during a number of successive senior leadership positions. Over a prolonged period he has demonstrated personal commitment and pro-active engagement at every level resulting in enhanced outcomes that will last for decades. The strategic partnership has evolved and deepened under his leadership, leading to superior results aligned to the national interests of France and Australia.