2022 Spring Conferment of Decorations
2022/4/29
The Government of Japan announced on 29 April the 2022 Spring Conferment of Decorations for their outstanding contribution to their respective areas.
The Embassy of Japan in Australia wishes it to be known that the following two recipients in Australia shall be conferred with decorations in recognition of their services. The details of the recipients are as follow;
The Hon Anthony John Abbott AC
Former Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon Anthony John Abbott AC has been awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (see Note below) for his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendly relations between Japan and Australia.
Ms KATO Armstrong Yukari
Former Chair of the Canberra Japan Club
Ms KATO Armstrong Yukari has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays for her services in supporting Japanese residents in Australia.
[Note] This award has previously been conveyed to the Hon. John Howard OM AC and the Hon. Julia Gillard AC.
The Embassy of Japan in Australia wishes it to be known that the following two recipients in Australia shall be conferred with decorations in recognition of their services. The details of the recipients are as follow;
The Hon Anthony John Abbott AC
Former Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon Anthony John Abbott AC has been awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (see Note below) for his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendly relations between Japan and Australia.
Ms KATO Armstrong Yukari
Former Chair of the Canberra Japan Club
Ms KATO Armstrong Yukari has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays for her services in supporting Japanese residents in Australia.
[Note] This award has previously been conveyed to the Hon. John Howard OM AC and the Hon. Julia Gillard AC.