The Advance Australia Foundation (AAF) was established in 1980. The AAF recognised "individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and enhancement of Australia

Australia

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, the Australian people

Demographics of Australia

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and the Australian way of life".

Awards given by the AAF included the Advance Australia Award, and the Special Merit Advance Australia Award.

The current status of the AAF is unknown.