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The national awards are announced on the eve of, and presented on, Australia Day ( January 26 ) each year.

The Australian of the Year Awards recognise and reward those Australia ns who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field, and contributed in a significant way to the nation.

The ''Young Australian of the Year Award'' was introduced in 1979, ''Senior Australian'' in 1999, and the ''Local Hero Award'' in 2003.


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