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Report on performanceThe awards are conferred at investiture ceremoniesconducted at Government House in Canberraor other Government Houses in Australian stateand territory capitals. For award recipients, theseceremonies can mark a lifetime of achievement, andinvestitures are therefore memorable occasions,shared with family, friends or colleagues.The Branch is responsible for ensuring that all otherawards – military, public service, fire, emergency,police and ambulance services awards – arewell documented and processed for approval inaccordance with gazetted regulations.The Branch liaises closely with the Honours,Symbols and Territories Branch of the Departmentof the Prime Minister and Cabinet and contributesto Australian Government strategies to increaseawareness of the Australian honours system withinthe community.The work of the three honours advisory bodiesnecessitates close liaison between the Honoursand Awards Branch and the respective chairsand council and committee members. Suchcommunication provides a means for continuouslyevaluating the Branch’s performance.Further information on awards in the Australianhonours system can be found in the AustralianHonours and Awards section of the Office’s websiteat www.gg.gov.au or on the website maintained bythe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinetat www.itsanhonour.gov.au.The Governor-General receives the letter of credence of the Ambassador of Qatar, His Excellency Mr Yousef Ali Al-Khater on18 April 2012Annual Report 2011–201241