Australian Bravery Decorations - 29 August 2005

The Governor-General is pleased to announce the award of the following Bravery Decorations:

Awardees comprise members of emergency service organisations who, along with members of the police, at the peak of the Canberra fires that occurred in the Weston Creek area, put their own lives at risk to save the life and property of others. (added to the Group Bravery Citation awarded and gazetted on 21 February 2005)

Mr Patrick James BARLING
Mr Steve RUTTER