Media stars, philanthropists and former politicians are recognised with top awards in King's Birthday honours

By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and AAP Published: 16:13, 7 June 2026 | Updated: 16:13, 7 June 2026 An incredible 949 Australians have made The King's Birthday 2026 honours list. The list of recipients for this year's awards has been released ahead of official celebrations on Monday, the public holiday for the King's birthday. The awards are organised into four categories: Companions of the Order (AC), Officer of the Order (AO), Member of the Order (AM) and Medal of the Order (OAM). While it's hard to summarise the amazing work of those awarded, here's a couple of the standout Aussies who've received recognition.   Businesswoman Christine Holgate was made a Member of the Order of Australia. The former Australia Post CEO has been recognised for her contribution to Australian commerce. Businesswoman Christine Holgate was made a Member of the Order of Australia Holgate served as Aus Post's first female CEO from 2017 to 2020, when she was forced out over a scandal about luxury gifts to executives. 'If there's anything you feel a bit conscious about when you get an award for your contribution to business, you're always slightly self-conscious that a lot of other people worked really hard for you and supported you, which enabled you to achieve those results,' she told News.com.au of the honour. 'I kind of feel that this award is not just my award.'  Beloved comedian Rove McManus was notified last month he would be made a Member of the Order of Australia. He was sworn to secrecy until the list of awardees was revealed. Rove was recognised for his service to broadcast media and the entertainment industry.  He plans to celebrate the honour with a barbeque with friends and family in Perth. TV host Rove was recognised for his service to broadcast media and the entertainment industry Late radio host James Valentine was presented an AM just four days before his death on April 22, 2026. He was recognised for his significant contributions to media, specifically in radio, television, music and children's literature.  His wife, Joanne Corrigan, said the 64-year-old was 'opposed to his nomination' as he felt others deserved it more. 'But then when the children gave it to him, it was like the last moment of sunshine in his brain,' Ms Corrigan said. ABC Radio and TV legend James Valentine was given one of the top honours Philanthropist Janet Calvert-Jones was a recipient of the Companion of the Order of Australia, the highest award in the King's Birthday Honours. She was recognised for her work helping sick children through the founding of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. 'I would like to say how honoured I am and how humbled I am for this award, I don't deserve it at all,' Ms Calvert-Jones told The Australian. 'I have been so lucky; a very happy childhood with devoted parents, a wonderful marriage with a husband who spoils me and looks after me, and four healthy children who inspire me with their activities, and care for me.' Janet Calvert-Jones was a recipient of the Companion of the Order of Australia, the highest award in the King's Birthday Honours Natasha Stott Despoja was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia for her service to prevention of family violence, gender equity and human rights. She formerly served as a South Australian senator and continues to be a gender equality advocate. Ms Stott Despoja was the commissioner of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence from 2024 to 2025. She was also re-elected to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women for 2025 to 2028. Natasha Stott Despoja was the commissioner of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence from 2024 to 2025. Edwina McCann has received the Member of the Order of Australia for her service to journalism and Australian fashion. As the editorial director of Vogue Australia, Vogue Living and GQ Australia, Ms McCann helped to launch Vogue Codes, an annual event series which supports women in STEM fields. Ms McCann said she was 'shocked' but honoured to receive the award. Edwina McCann is the editorial director of Vogue Australia, Vogue Living and GQ Australia Former Liberal MP Katie Allen was awarded a the Officer of the Order of Australia posthumously. The honour is in recognition of her service to medical research in pediatric allergies and gastroenterology as well as her time in parliament. Dr Allen represented the now-abolished seat of Higgins, Victoria, from 2019 to 2022. She died in December from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. Former Liberal MP Katie Allen represented the now-abolished seat of Higgins, Victoria, from 2019 to 2022. ABC radio presenter Fran Kelly received an Officer of the Order of Australia, the second-highest award on the list. Kelly was recognised for her decades of service in journalism. She joined the ABC in 1990 and hosted its breakfast show for 17 years, waking up at 3am every day to help Aussies start their mornings.  Kelly has also been applauded for her advocacy work in social justice, equality and LGBTQ+ rights.  ABC radio presenter Fran Kelly received an Officer of the Order of Australia Companion of the Order in the General Division Mrs Elisabeth Janet CALVERT-JONES AO For eminent service to philanthropy, to the arts, to medical research organisations, to the community, and to children and youth. The Honourable William Edward HODGMAN For eminent service to the people and Parliament of Tasmania, to economic growth and policy reform, to the law, and to the community. Professor William David RAWLINSON AM For eminent service to the medical sciences as a virologist, to clinical research and education, and to national and international public health. Ms Natasha Jessica STOTT DESPOJA AO For eminent service to the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence, to gender equity, and to the promotion of human rights and global systemic change. For eminent service to the mathematical sciences, to the global mathematics community, and to tertiary education and academia. Officer of the Order in the General Division The late Professor Katrina Jane ALLEN For distinguished service to medical research as a paediatric allergist and gastroenterologist, and to the people and Parliament of Australia. The Honourable David John BARTLETT For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Tasmania, particularly as Premier, to community health and sport, to information technology, and to education. For distinguished service to epidemiology, to preventative medicine, to mental health, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to physics, to precision measurement science, to gravitational wave research, and to scientific education. For distinguished service to tertiary education leadership, to research and innovation, and to social justice and equity. Emeritus Professor Leo Gerard CARNEY For distinguished service to optometric and vision sciences through research and clinical practice, to academia, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to law enforcement, to disaster management response and recovery, and to the community. For distinguished service to business and legal governance, to youth social welfare, to gender equity, and to the not-for-profit sector. For distinguished service to medicine as a consultant physician, to clinical research into diabetes and infectious diseases, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to public administration, policy and reform, to diversity, to environmental conservation, and to education. Emeritus Professor Richard Charles DOWELL For distinguished service to audiology, to the development of the cochlear implant for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to psychiatry, to child and adolescent mental health, to neurodevelopmental research, and to tertiary education. Professor Elizabeth Jane ELLIOTT AM For distinguished service to paediatric medicine, to women's health, and to medical and social understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Professor Timothy John ENTWISLE For distinguished service to environmental conservation, to botanical sciences, to the media, to tertiary education, and to the community. For distinguished service to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, to equality and accessibility, and to Auslan training and education. For distinguished service to human translational genetic science, to genomic research, to child health, and to neurodevelopmental disability. Mr Stephan William GOLLSCHEWSKI APM For distinguished service to law enforcement, to counter-terrorism activities, and to the community. For distinguished service to international academic relations, to tertiary education, and to organismic and evolutionary biology. For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales, particularly as Premier, to the not-for-profit sector, and to community sport. For distinguished service to broadcast journalism, to the advancement of social justice, to equality, and to advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. Emeritus Professor Justin Alastair KENARDY For distinguished service to clinical psychology, to the understanding of traumatic stress, to governance roles, and to tertiary education. The Honourable Robert Gerard KERIN For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of South Australia, particularly as Premier, to regional and economic development, and to primary industry. For distinguished service to public administration, to the defence capability industry, to science and technology, and to education governance. Emeritus Professor Harold David MCINTYRE For distinguished service to medicine as a clinician, to medical research and education, to policy development, and to allied health administration. For distinguished service to mental health and disability, and to advocacy for those with lived experience. Professor William Huxley MORGAN For distinguished service to ophthalmology, to neuro-ophthalmic physiology, to space medicine and health, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to literature as an author and novelist, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic endeavours, to equality, to the arts, and to Australian-Asian relations. Emeritus Professor Michael Stephen ROBERTS For distinguished service to pharmaceutical science and medicine, to the advancement of topical drug delivery, and to clinical toxicology research. Distinguished Professor Claude Patrick ROUX For distinguished service to forensic science, to technological development, to law enforcement, to ethics, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to otolaryngology, to clinical training, to tertiary education, and to governance roles. For distinguished service to colorectal surgery, to research, to innovative surgical training, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to dermatology, to the diagnosis of skin cancer, to medical research and development, and to governance roles. Emeritus Professor Andrew John SPENCER For distinguished service to dentistry, to public health research and policy development, to oral epidemiology, and to tertiary education. For distinguished service to social policy research and advocacy, to the not-for-profit sector, and to the community of Port Phillip. For distinguished service to the Indigenous community through policy development, to governance and leaderships roles, and to improving health outcomes. Emeritus Professor Mark Sebastian WAINWRIGHT AM For distinguished service to the tertiary education administration, to academic research, to Australia-China relations, and to governance roles. For distinguished service to environmental conservation, to the renewable energy sector, to sustainable finance, to animal welfare, and to the law. For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, to the Indigenous community, to corporate governance, and to the not-for-profit sector. Professor Emeritus Michael Denis YOUNG For distinguished service to conservation and the environment, to water resource management, and to tertiary education. Member of the Order in the General Division Emerita Professor Lynette Kay ABBOTT For significant service to soil sciences, to primary industry and agricultural management, and to the community. For significant service to Indigenous health and education. For significant service to the community through social reform and human rights advocacy. For significant service to community health, to engineering, to business administration, and to corporate governance. For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations. Emeritus Professor Prema-Chandra ATHUKORALA For significant service to tertiary education, and to international trade and development economics. Associate Professor David Lancelot AUSTIN For significant service to intensive care medicine, to sport, and to education. For significant service to heritage and environmental rehabilitation and conservation. For significant service to Indigenous language preservation and education. For significant service to power systems engineering, and to electrotechnical standards. For significant service to tertiary education, and to international industrial relations research. For significant service to marine geology, to ocean mapping, and to geomorphology. Emeritus Professor Martin George BEAN CBE For significant service to tertiary education governance, to digital learning, and to business. For significant service to industrial relations, and to the community of Western Australia. For significant service to Indigenous art as an educator, curator and artist. The late Professor Edward James BLAKELY For significant service to urban planning, to regional development, and to social justice. For significant service to the superannuation sector, and to corporate governance. For significant service to dermatology as a clinician, and to women's health. The late Professor Peter BUCKSKIN PSM For significant service to the Indigenous community through education, research, and advocacy roles. Professor Emerita Tracey Arlene BUNDA For significant service to tertiary education and research, and to the Indigenous community. Emeritus Professor Mark Beaufoy BUSH For significant service to engineering, to tertiary education, and to the community. For significant service to the transport and shipping industry, to logistics, and to infrastructure. For significant service to the public relations and strategic communications industry. For significant service to the beef cattle industry, to horse sports, and to the community. For significant service to the Indigenous communities of South Australia. Scientia Professor Louise Annette CHAPPELL For significant service to tertiary education, to human rights, and gender justice. Mr Brian William CHATTERTON OAM For significant service to classical music as an educator, performer and artistic director. The Very Reverend Dr John CHRYSSAVGIS For significant service to the Orthodox Christian Church, to education, and to advancing ecological awareness. For significant service to sports administration, and to the community of South Australia. For significant service to international sports administration, and to the community. For significant service to business in the property and investment sector. For significant service to the business and financial sector through executive roles. For significant service to finance through regulatory reform in the industry. For significant service to animal welfare science, and to the discipline of human psychology. For significant service to international relations, to foreign policy, and to national security. For significant service to sonography, to tertiary education, and to clinical training. For significant service to the community through emergency response organisations. For significant service to the meat and livestock industry, to sustainability, and to climate action. For significant service to sports administration, and to basketball. The Honourable Dr Kenneth John CRISPIN KC For significant service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. For significant service to tertiary education, and to inclusion and accessible environments. The Honourable Legh Hewitson DAVIS For significant service to the arts, to philanthropy, and to the community of South Australia. Professor Mariapia Alessandra DEGLI-ESPOSTI For significant service to immunology, to microbiology, and to clinical research and education. For significant service to infection prevention and control, to patient safety, and to clinical governance. For significant service to the not-for-profit sector, to the Jewish community, and to children. For significant service to literature as an author of children and young adult books. For significant service to the grain growing sector, and to biodynamic and organic agriculture. For significant service to international development, to the not-for-profit sector, and to the community. For significant service to community health, and to people who are blind or have low vision. Emeritus Professor Jennifer Joan EDWARDS For significant service to the information technology sector, and to tertiary education. For significant service to the superannuation industry through executive roles. For significant service to gastroenterology, and to fundraising for research into inflammatory bowel diseases. The Honourable Christopher Martin ELLISON For significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, to tertiary education administration, and to business. For significant service to tertiary education, to rugby union, and to the community. For significant service to business development, to vocational training, and to the community. For significant service to sports administration, to broadcast media, and to the community. Professor Emeritus David Malcolm FINDLAY For significant service to orthopaedic research, and to the Baptist Church in Australia. For significant service to netball as a coach and administrator, and to the media. For significant service to primary industry, to local government, and to the community. For significant service to conservation, to organic waste management, and to the community. Associate Professor Miron GOLDWASSER For significant service to orthopaedic surgery, and to clinical education and training. For significant service to trailer manufacturing, and to Defence capability. For significant service to preserving Indigenous culture and heritage. For significant service to the community through philanthropic initiatives. Emeritus Professor Ross Ernest GRIFFITH For significant service to tertiary education, to the textile industry, and to the community. The Honourable Brendon John GRYLLS For significant service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, and to the community. For significant service to community health, to people with disability, and to social welfare. For significant service to women in rural and remote Australia, and to the agricultural industry. For significant service to golf administration, to surf lifesaving, and to community sports. For significant service to literature, to education, and to creative writing. For significant service to youth and children's psychiatry, and to the arts. For significant service to surf lifesaving, and to the community. For significant service to medicine, particularly to Indigenous health care and medical education. For significant service to the finance sector through a range of senior board roles. For significant service to property valuation, particularly as an educator and mentor. For significant service to heritage conservation, and to the environment. For significant service to public administration in Western Australia, and to vocational education. For significant service to the people and Parliament of Queensland, and to the community. For significant service to business through a range of executive roles. For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations. For significant service to regional development, and to the communities of the Riverina and Murray regions. Associate Professor Anne Margaret HOWARD For significant service to dermatology as a clinician, teacher, examiner and mentor. For significant service to tertiary education, and to conservation and sustainability. The Reverend Emeritus Professor Phillip John HUGHES For significant service to the sociology of religion, to academia, to social cohesion, and to the community. For significant service to local government, to surf lifesaving, and to the community. For significant service to social justice, and to environmental conservation and sustainability. For significant service to haematology, and to pioneering the use of integrative oncology. For significant service to snow sport development and advancement in Australia, and to international sport governance. For significant service to the electronics industry, and to the defence sector. For significant service to business and commerce, and to the tertiary education sector. The Honourable Robert Charles KUCERA APM For significant service to the community of Western Australia through a range of organisations. The Honourable Rene Lucien LE MIERE KC For significant service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the arts. Emeritus Professor Zheng Xiang LI For significant service to geoscience and Earth dynamics research, and to tertiary education. For significant service to freshwater conservation and the environment, and to fisheries ecology. For significant service to biochemistry, to genetic science, and to neuroscience. For significant service to the arts, and to the community through philanthropic support. Professor Richard Alan MACDONELL For significant service to neurology, to clinical electrophysiology, and to tertiary education. For significant service to rehabilitation medicine, and to research and treatment of lymphoedema. For significant service to accounting through developing corporate and public sector reporting practices. For significant service to clinical psychology, and to advancing research into emotions. For significant service to the law, to women and children, and to the community. For significant service to the building and construction industry, and to philanthropy. Professor Anthony Frederick MASTERS For significant service to tertiary education and governance, and to chemical science. For significant service to journalism, to the fashion industry, and to arts governance. For significant service to triathlon as a competitor and administrator, and to charitable organisations. For significant service to international relations, to public administration, and to the community. For significant service to the arts, to golf, and to environmental conservation. For significant service to broadcast media, to entertainment, and to the community. The late Justice Kate MCMILLAN SC For significant service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the community. Mrs Joanna Christine MENDELSSOHN For significant service to art history as a research and author. For significant service to psychiatric medicine, and to research into and treatment of complex traumagenic dissociation. For significant service to medical administration, and to anaesthetics. For significant service to international sports administration, and to athletics. For significant service to colorectal and general surgery, and to clinical education and training. The Honourable Michael Philip MURRAY For significant service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. For significant service to the not-for-profit, education and financial sectors. For significant service to mental health care, and to the psychiatry profession. For significant service to orthopaedic medicine, to international surgery outreach, and to education and training. Associate Professor Peter David NOTTLE For significant service to laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery, to clinical leadership, and to education. For significant service to the Indigenous community as an artist and educator. Emeritus Professor Carolyn Elizabeth OLDHAM For significant service to tertiary education, and to environmental and water science. For significant service to the health sciences, and to gastroenterology and hepatology. For significant service to athletics as an official and administrator. For significant service to the community through not-for-profit organisations. For significant service to dentistry, particularly endodontology, and to tertiary education. For significant service to optometry and ophthalmology research, and to clinical education and training. For significant service to industrial relations, to corporate governance, and to the community. For significant service to the community through social welfare and service groups. For significant service to community health, and to social welfare. Scientia Professor Rosemary Gail RAYFUSE For significant service to tertiary education, and to international and environmental law. Professor Emeritus Trevor Gordon REDGRAVE For significant service to physiology and molecular biology research, and to tertiary education. For significant service to community health, and to the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS. Professor Sarah Jane ROBERTS-THOMSON For significant service to pharmaceutical medicine, to academic leadership, and to tertiary education. For significant service to veterans and their families, and to the community. For significant service to urogynaecology through education, mentoring and training. For significant service to public administration, particularly in health and welfare. Professor Matthaios SANTAMOURIS For significant service to architecture, to energy, and to environmental quality. For significant service to physiotherapy, to clinical training, and to advanced practice leadership. For significant service to the law, to the legal profession, and to the community. For significant service to Australia's national security, and to public administration. For significant service to musical theatre, and to major event production. For significant service to the arts as an administrator, educator and visual artist. For significant service to golf through governance roles, and as a player and administrator. For significant service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia, and to education. For significant service to gastrointestinal surgery, to surgical outcomes research, and to the community. For significant service to rural and remote medicine, to general practice, and to the community. For significant service to the community through the charitable sector, and to the retail industry. For significant service to conservation science, to wildlife reproduction research, and to biodiversity protection. Emeritus Professor Kaye Christine STACEY For significant service to tertiary and secondary education, and to mathematics. For significant service to conservation, to wildlife ecology, and to wet tropics management. For significant service to the Jewish community in Queensland, and to historical commemoration. Associate Professor Michael Paul STEYN For significant service to anaesthesiology and peri-operative medicine, and to health leadership. For significant service to medical administration through executive and governance roles. For significant service to music as a researcher, educator and administrator. For significant service to social welfare, and to the transport and logistics industry. For significant service to town planning and development, and to the law. For significant service to music as a concert pianist. The Honourable David Alan TEMPLEMAN For significant service to the arts, and to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. For significant service to the Jewish community through a range of organisations. For significant service to local government, to the law, and to the community of Tasmania. Professor Robert John THOMAS OAM For significant service to surgical oncology, to patient-centred cancer care, and to system reform. For significant service to primary and secondary education, and to independent schools. For significant service to urban and regional planning and education. For significant service to endocrinology, and to medical research. For significant service to secondary education governance, and to the not-for-profit sector. For significant service to para sport, to adapted physical activity research, and to tertiary education. For significant service to music education, to the arts, and to the community of Tasmania. For significant service to business, to the arts and cultural sectors, and to philanthropy. The late Mr James Matthew VALENTINE For significant service to the media as a radio presenter and television host, to music, and to children's literature. For significant service to podiatry as a clinician and educator, and to specialist podiatric surgery. Professor Balasubramaniam VENKATESH For significant service to critical and intensive care medicine, to infection control, and to tertiary education. For significant service to community health through cancer support. Professor Emeritus Ljubo VLACIC For significant service to control systems engineering, and to tertiary education. For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations, and to the law. For significant service to the mining sector, to history preservation organisations, and to the community. For significant service to the community through philanthropic governance, and to the arts. For significant service to business management and education. For significant service to the Indigenous communities of the Northern Territory and Victoria. For significant service to the tourism and hospitality industry, and to the community of Western Australia. For significant service to the law, to people with disability, and to basketball administration. For significant service to the tourism and hospitality industry, and to the community. For significant service to the community through emergency response organisations. Emeritus Professor Stephen Rade ZUBRICK For significant service to medical science and research, particularly in children's and youth development. Medal of the Order in the General Division For service to the Indigenous community through a range of roles. For service to journalism, and to the Muslim community. For service to the community through emergency response organisations. For service to conservation, to orchid growing, and to the law. For service to the arts, and to the community. For service to the arts, and to the community. For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. His Eminence, Professor Sheikh Salim Mahmoud ALWAN For service to Islam and Qur'anic studies. Mr Panagiotis (Peter) ANDRINOPOULOS For service to the Greek community of Melbourne. For service to tourism, and to the Indigenous community of Queensland. For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. For service to the community of Frankston. For service to secondary education. For service to the community through charitable initiatives. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to swimming as a coach. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to the community, and to youth. For service to turf management, and to vocational education. For service to business and trade, and to the community. For service to the community of Coffs Harbour. For service to the community of Narooma. For service to the arts, particularly through music and theatre. For service to the community of Perth. For service to the Arabic community of New South Wales. For service to the finance industry. For service to local government, and to the community of Collie. For service to horse training, and to the community of Collie. For service to community history. The late Mr Keiran Robert BOOTH For service to community health through a range of organisations. For service to the community through charitable initiatives. For service to general and palliative care medicine. For service to the communities of Monbulk and Kallista. For service to local government administration. For service to education administration, and to the community. For services to the community through social housing. For service to the community of Campbelltown. For service to the community of Mannum. For service to veterans and their families. The late Mrs Annette Margaret BURKE For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to basketball, and to the community. For service to surf lifesaving, and to charitable organisations. For service to the community through refugee support. For service to veterans' welfare. For service to electrical engineering. For service to community health. The late Mrs Carol Frances CARTWRIGHT For service to the museums and galleries sector. For service to the multicultural community, and to public administration. For service to the Indian community of Queensland. For service to arts administration. For service to football administration. For service to primary education. For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. For service to the community of Whittlesea. For service to the community through emergency response organisations. For service to the real estate industry, and to the community. For service to community social welfare. For service to the community of Darebin. For service to youth, and to the community. For service to mountain biking. For service to the hospitality industry, and to the community. For service to the community of Croydon. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to dentistry, and to the community of Southern Downs. For service to youth, and to the community. For service to youth through scouting. For service to music, and to the church. For service to the community of Orange. For service to the banking industry, and to the law. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to the museums and galleries sector. For service to ultrasound and general practice medicine. For service to the communities of Canberra and Forster-Tuncurry. For service to the community of Toowoomba. For service to conservation and wildlife. For service to the community of Sunshine. For service to the community of Winchelsea. For service to the community of Tocumwal. For service to the community of Tocumwal. For service to veterans, and to the community. For service to the sport of clay target shooting. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to youth, and to the community. For service to Australian rules football, and to the community of Onkaparinga. For service to community health. For service to cricket, and to the community. For service to the community of Drysdale. For service to the Anglican Church of Australia. For service to the community through social welfare organisations. For service to people with disability. For service to medicine, and to mental health support. For service to the community of Lane Cove. His Honour Judge Douglas Raymond DICK For service to people with disability. For service to the community through charitable organisations. For service to music, and to education. The Venerable Edward William DONCASTER For service to the Anglican Church in Australia. For service to secondary education, and to the community. For service to the Greek community of Melbourne. For service to the community of Ashgrove. The late Mrs Joyce Myrtle DOWSETT For service to the community of Stawell. For service to local government, and to the community. For service to the community through a range of roles. The late Mr Phillip Joseph DUGGAN For service to strata management, and to the community. For service to the community, and to the arts. For service to the people and Parliament of the Australian Capital Territory. For service to the community through emergency response organisations. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to the performing arts, particularly music. For service to the community of Wingecarribee. For service to medicine as a general practitioner. For service to the Lebanese community. For service to veterans and their families. Professor Suran Loshana FERNANDO For service to medicine in the field of immunology. For service to charitable organisations, and to the mining sector. Lieutenant Commander Kym Desmond FISHER For service to rowing as a coach. For service to child welfare organisations. For service to community history in Victoria. For service to the arts, and to people with disability. For service to the community, and to heritage conservation. For service to the Indigenous communities of southern Queensland. For service to health administration, and to the community. For service to the community of Broome. For service to youth, and to rugby league. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to local government, and to the community of Camden. For service to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Associate Professor Alan William GALE For service to cardiothoracic surgery, and to the community. For service to sport, particularly rugby league. For service to music through the church. For services to youth through solar modelling. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to the arts as a ceramicist. For service to the community of Beaufort. For service to secondary and vocational education. For service to the community of the Northern Territory. For service to the community of Ballarat. The late Mr Ronald Norman GLENCROSS For service to environmental conservation. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to the community through performing arts. The late Mr Richard Lindsay GORDON For service to the communities of Killarney Heights and Forestville. For service to the communities of Forestville and Killarney Heights. For service to the community through cancer support groups. For service to remote communities. For service to cricket, and to the community of the Hawkesbury. For service to the community through emergency response organisations. For service to the community of Peppermint Grove. For service to community history. For service to sport, to people with disability, and to the community. For service to the community of Darwin. For service to the community through emergency response organisations. For service to the community of Western Australia. For service to the community of Kadina. For service to the community of the Tilligerry Peninsula. For service to medicine as a pathologist. For service to business, and to corporate governance. The Reverend Dr Timothy David HANNA For service to the church, and to charitable organisations. For service to the community of the Northern Beaches. For service to the community of the Northern Beaches. For service to sports administration. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to the community of the Riverland region. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to cricket, and to sports administration. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to the community of the Barossa, and to nursing. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to obstetrics and gynaecology. For service to the community of the Hills District. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to people with disability. For service to the community, and to surf lifesaving. For service to regional agricultural shows, and to youth. For service to sport, and to the community of Western Australia. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to the Italian community of South Australia For service to the community, particularly to survivors of modern slavery. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to fraternal organisations, and to the community. For service to medicine as a paediatrician. The late Mr Trent Andrew JENNISON For service to community health, to people with disability, and to social welfare. For service to the law, and to the legal profession. For service to child cancer support. For service to the Indigenous community. For service to the community, and to secondary education. For service to decorative food arts. For service to the community of Gisborne. For service to the community of Bacchus Marsh. For service to the community of Inverell. For service to Locked-in Syndrome research. For service to the community of Corowa. For service to the community of northwest Tasmania. For service to rugby league, and to the superannuation industry. For service to the community of Koo Wee Rup. For service to broadcast media. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to youth, and to the community. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to community history. For service to charitable organisations. For service to the community through voluntary roles with sporting associations. For service to surf lifesaving. Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Franz LANDHERR RFD (Retd) For service to secondary education, and to school sports. For service to medical science, and to anatomical pathology. For service to the community through charitable initiatives. For service to the law, and to the community. For service to media, and to the community. For service to the plastics industry. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to the Indigenous community through a range of roles. For service to the Jewish community of New South Wales. For service to Australian rules football, and to the Indigenous community. For service to veterans, and to the community. For service to conservation, and to the community. For service to the community of Port Macquarie. The Honourable Francis Michael LOGAN For service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. For service to the pharmacy profession. For service to local government, and to the community of the Burdekin Shire. For service to sport, and to the law. For service to the community of Gunnedah. For service to rural and remote nursing. For service to the community of Parkes. For service to the museums and galleries sector. For service to the community through aquatic safety organisations. For service to primary education. For service to medicine as an anaesthetist. For service to gymnastics, and to rugby league. Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Anthony MALONEY (Retd) For service to rugby union, and to the community. For service to primary education. For service to literature as a writer. For service to the community of Coleambally. For service to the wool growing industry, and to the community. The late Mr Kenneth Francis MAURER For service to thanatology, and to the community. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to the Jewish community. For service to interventional neuroradiology. For service to Australian rules football. For service to the community, particularly refugees and asylum seekers. For service to local government, and to the community of Launceston. For service to the community through music. The late Mrs Marion Elizabeth MCKINNON For service to community history. For service to the community, and to the not-for-profit sector. For service to the community, and to engineering. For service to the Indigenous community of Victoria. For service to diver training and accreditation. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to local government, and to the community. For service to the community of Ingham. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to tertiary education. For service to youth, and to the community. For service to youth, and to the community. Emeritus Professor Peter Maxwell MUIRHEAD For service to the maritime industry, and to tertiary education. For service to reconciliation in Western Australia. For service to Australian rules football. For service to sport administration, particularly diving. For service to music education. For service to local government, the law, and to the legal profession. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to the poultry industry. For service to history preservation. For service to the Lebanese community of Sydney, and to taekwondo. For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. The late Mr Brian Francis O'CONNOR For service to local government, and to the community. For service to veterans, and to the community of Macclesfield. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to the communities of the Gippsland region, and to youth. For service to the community of East Gippsland. For service to the Chinese community of Melbourne, and to women. Mrs Ghestimani PASCHALIDIS-CHILAS For service to the multicultural community of New South Wales. For service to primary industry. For service to the community through the not-for-profit sector. Air Commodore Ian Murray PEARSON (Retd) For service to veterans' welfare. For service to the community of the Horsham region. Mr Duncan John PERRYMAN CSM RAN For service to history preservation. For service to football, and to the community. The late Dr Roger Frank PETERS RFD For service to community health, particularly as a psychologist. For service to the community of Leopold. For service to secondary education, and to the community. Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Anthony PICKETT CSM (Retd) For service to the performing arts, particularly through music. For service to secondary education. For service to veterans and their families. Associate Professor Christopher Stephen POKORNY For service to community health. For service to business, and to corporate governance. For service to the print media as a sports journalist. For service to youth through foster care. For service to the Italian community of New South Wales. For service to secondary education. For service to community welfare. For service to community health through bereavement support. The Honourable Ljiljanna Maria RAVLICH For service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, and to the community. For service to tertiary education. For service to the community, and to librarianship. For service to community through history preservation organisations. For service to the community of Torquay. For service to the Portuguese community of Victoria. For service to the communities of the East Grampians. For service to the suicide prevention advocacy. For service to the community, and to youth. For service to the community through charitable organisations. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to ballroom dancing. For service to veterans and their families. For service to general practice, particularly in the areas of women's health. For service to history, and to secondary education. For service to community health. For service to veterans, and to the community. For service to the community, and to the banking sector. For service to the community of Canberra. For service to the communities of Barwon South West. For service to the Victor Harbor and the Southern Fleurieu communities. For service to fisheries management. The Reverend Dr Noel Clifford SCHULTZ For service to the Lutheran and Uniting Churches. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to child and youth support. For service to people with disability, and to equality and diversity. For service to community health. For service to the multicultural communities of Victoria. For service to the Jewish community. For service to the community of Margaret River. For service to the community through a range of roles. Emeritus Professor Susan SHERIDAN For service to the arts, and to the humanities. For service to veterans and their families. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to the community of Murrurundi. For service to the community through charitable initiatives. Mrs Maureen Edith SIMPFENDORFER For service to local government, and to the community. For service to youth with disability. For service to the Jewish community. For service to community health. The late Mr Antony Frederick SMITH For service to the community through emergency response welfare organisations. For service to the community through emergency response organisations. For service to sports administration. For service to medicine as a general consultant physician. For service to the communities of Mulgrave and Springvale North. For service to people with disability through swimming. For service to science, and to pest animal management. For service to youth, and to sailing. For service to general practice medicine. For service to secondary media education. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to disability support. For service to the community of Gwandalan. For service to the community of Queensland. For service to sport, particularly softball. For service to the game of bridge, and to club administration. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to business governance and risk management. For service to the Indian community of Victoria. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to youth through pastoral care. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to community health in the Gippsland region. For service to the community of Ravensthorpe. For service to surf lifesaving, and to the community. For service to rogaining and orienteering, and to bushland search and rescue. For service to gymnastics as a coach and administrator. For service to the community through disaster relief roles. For service to the community of Batemans Bay. For service to the Indigenous communities of Western Australia. For service to conservation, and to the community. For service to the Jewish community. Mr Cornelis Hendrikus VAN DEN DUNGEN For service to music, and to the community. Dr Christopher Johnson VERCO RFD For service to medicine as an obstetrician. For service to medicine, and to medical administration. For service to veterans and their families. For service to the community of Hobart. For service to the beauty and aesthetics industry. For service to conservation and the environment. For service to the energy supply industry, and to education. The late Mrs Kathleen Mary WALCOTT For service to tennis, and to the community of Goulburn. For service to arts administration, and to philanthropy. For service to the community through a range of roles. For service to community history. For service to the community through social welfare organisations. For service to the community of Adelong. For service to the community through music. For service to the community through music. For service to the community through social welfare organisations. For service to community history. For service to the rail transport industry. For service to the environment, and to the Parliament of Western Australia. For service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. For service to secondary education, and to the community. For service to the community of Melbourne. For service to the communities of the Terrey Hills region. For service to the performing arts, particularly through music. For service to the community of Bendigo. For service to the community of Manly-Wynnum. For service to the community of Newcastle. For service to the community of Brighton. For service to the community of Adelaide. For service to community health, and to sport. For service to surf lifesaving. For service to tertiary education. For service to veterans, and to the community. For service to karate, and to youth. For service to the community of Melbourne. For service to the Jewish community. For service to the Jewish community. For service to the visual arts, particularly photography. For service to the community through a range of organisations. For service to business education, and to international trade. For service to the community through charitable organisations. For service to music as a violin teacher. For service to the community, and to football. For service to the Polish community. 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