Anyone know anyone who got one of these? I know someone who was named in today's list (we knew ages ago) and the reasons for it are laughable.

They seem to give them away to anyone. In saying that, does it actually mean anything to anyone (other than the recipient)?

a what of the order of where?

http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/awards/medals/medal_order_australia.cfm

I can see one person it seems to mean something to other than the recipient

better them than me

yeah, imagine giving an honour to a strange rash!

I can see one person it seems to mean something to other than the recipient

Up until now I thought it meant something but the person I know got it for being the manager of a credit union......

So I wondered if other people thought it was something 'super' special as well.

my mum got one a few years ago and my dad got one when he was in his 20's

It's hard to believe someone received it just for being the manager of a credit union - surely there's more to it than that? I skimmed though a couple of the previous recipients on that site you linked before and there certainly seemed to be more to it than simply holding a position.