- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal Regulations 2011
- Amedments to Regulations, Declarations and Determinations
Award of the Medal
The Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Secretary, award to a person who has given eligible service during a declared operation the Medal and clasp.
Wearing of the Medal
Evening functions
On occasions such as evening receptions and dinners where decorations are prescribed, holders of the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal should wear the miniature on the left breast.
Day functions
When attending day functions where decorations are prescribed, such as Anzac Day or Remembrance Day ceremonies, the full-size insignia is normally worn. It is generally worn on the left breast.
Everyday use
The ribbon bar may be worn with all forms of dress at the discretion of the holder. However, it should not be worn at the same time as full-size or miniature medals.
Amendments to Regulations, Declarations and Determinations
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal Regulations - Amendments 2013 - 18 January 2013
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal Regulations 2011 - 23 October 2011
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal - Determination - 1 September 2008
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (South Vietnam) - Amendment Declaration 2019 - 12 April 2019
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Nepal) - Declaration 2019 - 30 January 2019
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Philippines) - Declaration 2019 - 30 January 2019
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (West Africa) - Declaration 2019 - 30 January 2019
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Vanuatu) - Declaration 2019 - 30 January 2019
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal Declaration - Amendment - Japan and Pakistan II - 13 August 2018
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (Ukraine) - Declaration 2015 - 15 July 2015
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami) - Declaration 2013 - 20 August 2013
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal with Clasps 'SAMOA', 'CHRISTCHURCH', 'PAKISTAN II' and `JAPAN' Declaration 2013 - 31 January 2013
- Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal with Clasp 'BRITISH COLUMBIA' and 'HAITI' - Declaration 2013 - 31 January 2013