The present active membership of the Order worldwide is about 350,000.

The membership of the Order shall consist of four classes:

He was also awarded membership of the Order of the Crown by the German government.

His membership of the Order of Australia was also rescinded on 24 April 2009.

Earlier in the year, he had been awarded membership of the Order of the British Empire for his services to football.

Sturgess was awarded membership of the Order of Australia in January 2005, for services to government.

Donations for public use of cash, property or goods can also earn membership of the Order.

In 1996 he was awarded membership of the Order of Australia for service to Local Government.

In 1945 he was awarded membership of the Order of the British Empire.

People who are not Australian citizens may be awarded honorary membership of the Order at either the Companion, Officer or Member level.