Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

Ordinary Seaman Edward 'Teddy' Sheean was an extraordinary Australian and Australia will remain eternally grateful for his service and sacrifice. The Prime Minister considered advice from a range of people in the community, including Australia's military chiefs past and present. Given there are different views on whether there is compelling new evidence about Teddy Sheean's actions, the Prime Minister has commissioned an expert panel to provide advice as to whether the 2019 review by the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal had any significant new evidence that is compelling enough to support a recommendation to award Teddy Sheean a Victoria Cross.