The annual Order of Australia Association – Australian Defence Force Oration is an initiative of the ACT Branch of the Order of Australia Association. The Oration was established in 2011 with the aim of further recognising the contribution made by military members of the Order of Australia to the fabric of Australian society. The Oration brings together Defence Force and other recipients of the Order to create a closer understanding of each other’s commitment to service as recognised through the Australian Honours system.

The 2021 Oration will be delivered by the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld AO, DSC. In this, the Air Force's centenary year, Air Marshal Hupfeld will speak on "The Royal Australian Air Force's next 100 years".

Dress for this event is jacket and tie with lapel pin or dress of the day for serving Australian Defence Force personnel.

Members and guests are asked to be seated in the theatre by 5.25pm so that the presentation can start promptly at 5.30. Light refreshments will be provided after the presentation courtesy of the ADF.

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