The Australia Day Honours are the first major honours list for a calendar year which are announced on Australia Day (26 January) every year, with the other being the Queen's Birthday Honours which are announced on 11 June.
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Marcus Bensen AO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For eminent service to the visual and performing arts as a leading benefactor and supporter, through philanthropic contributions to a range of social welfare, community health, educational and youth initiatives, and to business. |
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Professor Jeremy Chapman OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For eminent service to medicine, particularly in the areas of clinical and biomedical research, to the development of ethical policy and practices for organ donation, acquisition and transplantation, and to renal medicine organisations and publications. |
Professor Brendan Crabb |
For eminent service to medical science as a prominent researcher of infectious diseases, particularly malaria, and their impact on population health in developing nations, as an advocate, mentor and administrator, and through fostering medical research nationally and internationally. |
Professor John Funder AO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For eminent service to medicine, particularly to cardiovascular endocrinology, as a renowned researcher, author and educator, to the development of academic health science centres, and to mental illness, obesity, and Indigenous eye-health programs. |
Professor Janice Reid AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For eminent service to the tertiary education sector through executive roles, as an advocate for equitable access to educational opportunities, particularly for Indigenous, refugee and lower socio-economic communities, and to health, medical and health care research and cultural bodies. |
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The Honourable Richard Alston |
For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to international relations through diplomatic roles, to business development in diverse sectors, and to the community. |
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The Honourable Justice Roslyn Atkinson |
For distinguished service to the judiciary and to law reform in Queensland, through contributions to the legal profession and to promoting awareness of issues of injustice and inequality in Australia and internationally. |
Layne Beachley |
For distinguished service to the community through support for a range of charitable organisations, as a mentor for women in sport, and to surfing as a world champion competitor. |
His Excellency Stephen Brady CVO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to successive Australian Governments, to international relations through senior diplomatic roles, to the fostering of security, economic and cultural initiatives, and as Official Secretary to the Governor-General. |
Doctor Diane Brown |
For distinguished service to nursing through the delivery of quality care, professional development and nursing education, and to the international advancement of the profession throughout Asia and the South Pacific. |
Joan Clemenger |
For distinguished service to the visual and performing arts as a benefactor, patron and supporter, and through philanthropic contributions to a range of charitable organisations, and to the community. |
Peter Clemenger AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to the visual and performing arts as a benefactor, patron and supporter, and through philanthropic contributions to a range of charitable organisations, and to the community. |
Frank Costa OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to the community of Geelong through ongoing roles and contributions to a range of sports, business, religious, medical, educational and social welfare organisations. |
Professor Kerry Cox |
For distinguished service to tertiary education and university administration particularly through leadership and governance roles, and to the community. |
John Cripps |
For distinguished service to primary industry through internationally renowned, innovative contributions to the agriculture and food sectors, and to the community. |
The Honourable Doctor Rosemary Crowley |
For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia as a Minister in the Commonwealth Government and Senator representing the people of South Australia, and as an advocate for promoting the status of women. |
John Denton |
For distinguished service to business and commerce, particularly in the legal profession, to the visual and performing arts sectors, to social welfare and the rights of refugees. |
Professor Peter Ebeling |
For distinguished service to medicine in the field of bone health, through academic contributions and research initiatives in a range of administrative, executive and professional roles. |
The Late Professor John Freney |
For distinguished service to conservation and the environment through research into greenhouse gas production, climate change and the efficient use of nitrogen fertiliser. |
Professor Mike Gore AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to science through a range of public outreach, communication and education initiatives on a national and international level, and as a mentor and role model for young scientists. |
Professor Ken Hillman |
For distinguished service to intensive care medicine as a clinician, educator and researcher, as a pioneer in the introduction of the medical emergency team system, and as an advocate for the critically ill. |
Sean Howard |
For distinguished service to a range of charitable organisations, particularly youth welfare and medical research, as a major benefactor and supporter, and to business. |
Hugh Mackay |
For distinguished service to the community in the areas of social research and psychology, as an author and commentator, and through roles with visual and performing arts and educational organisations. |
Ian McPhee PSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to public administration, particularly in the areas of accountability and policy development, to the enhancement of public sector performance, and to professional auditing and assurance standards. |
Christopher Madden |
For distinguished service to tertiary education, to the strengthening of collaborative international education partnerships and cultural cooperation, and as an educator, role model and mentor. |
Professor John Mills |
For distinguished service to medicine as a researcher and physician in the field of infectious diseases, particularly HIV-AIDS, to medical administration, and to the development of Australia's biotechnology industry. |
Bill Moss AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to the community as a benefactor to a range of organisations, to advancing and supporting research into muscular dystrophy, and to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. |
Professor Adrian Pagan |
For distinguished service to tertiary education as an academic economist, to the development of public policy research, as an author, and through contributions to professional and financial organisations. |
Gregory Paramor |
For distinguished service to the community through executive roles in a range of fields, including breast cancer research, sport and the not-for-profit sector, and to the real estate and property investment industries. |
Professor James Patrick |
For distinguished service to science through the development of cochlear implant technology, to biomedical research and engineering innovation, and to education and professional associations. |
The Honourable Andrew Rogers QC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly reforms to commercial dispute resolution and case management, through contributions to international commercial arbitration, and to the community. |
Norma Rosenhain |
For distinguished service to commerce, through business model innovation, to philanthropy, particularly supporting disadvantaged families in Asia, and to Australia-China relations. |
Michael Shepherd |
For distinguished service to the disabled, particularly as a strong advocate for the hearing impaired, to community health through leadership and governance roles, and to financial services. |
William Spurr |
For distinguished service to tourism, to education, particularly through international marketing, to the arts and sport as an administrator of institutions and events, and to the community of South Australia. |
Associate Professor Phillip Stricker |
For distinguished service to medicine and medical research, as a leading urologist, a robotic surgery pioneer, a teacher and mentor, and as an advocate for prostate cancer awareness. |
Therese Temby |
For distinguished service to education through leadership, administration, advocacy and policy development roles in the Catholic education sector, and to community health. |
David Tune PSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For distinguished service to public administration through leadership of finance, budget and social policy initiatives, as an adviser to government, and through disaster recovery coordination and liaison. |
Professor Nancy Viviani |
For distinguished service to tertiary education and international relations, as a scholar, teacher and author, and in particular as an advocate for Australia's engagement with the Asian region. |
Professor Denis Wakefield |
For distinguished service to medicine, particularly in the field of ocular immunology and immunopathology, as a clinician, researcher and academic. |
Lang Walker |
For distinguished service to the community as a significant benefactor and supporter of social welfare, medical research, health care, heritage and sporting causes, and to commerce. |
Brian White |
For distinguished service to business through leadership in the real estate, professional services and property industries, and to the arts as a patron, supporter and donor. |
Adjunct Professor Daniel Wood |
For distinguished service to the mining and resource industry, particularly mineral exploration, through contributions as a geologist and academic, and in executive roles. |
Bernard Wright |
For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly through contributions to the understanding and development of parliamentary law, practice and procedure, and as an adviser to the Members of the House of Representatives. |
Branch |
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Navy |
Captain Richard Kelson Fitzgerald RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For exceptional service in support of Australia's submarine capability |
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Captain Guy Nicholas Holthouse RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For exceptional performance of duty in the field of Naval Warfare, as the Defence Attaché in Spain and Egypt, and as Deputy Commander Surface Force Australia. |
Warrant Officer Martin Holzberger CSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For exceptional performance of duty in the field of Navy leadership and management. |
Army |
Colonel Timothy Bayliss |
For exceptional service to the Australian Army in the fields of career management and force structure modernisation. |
Colonel Bradley John McCall |
For exceptional service as the Public Health Physician, Health Threat Assessment Team, 2nd Health Support Battalion, Senior Medical Officer, Headquarters 1st Division; and Director of Clinical Services, 2nd General Health Battalion. |
Brigadier Daniel McDaniel DSC, DSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For exceptional service as Commander Special Operations Command, Colonel Plans Headquarters
Forces Command, and Deputy Commander International Security Assistance Force Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan.
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Brigadier Andrew John Mathewson |
For exceptional service in delivering aviation capability as the Project Director, Multi-Role Helicopter and Director General, Army Aviation Systems. |
Colonel Scott Alexander Winter |
For exceptional service through contributions to career management as the Senior Officer Manager - Army and to the development and modernisation of the Australian Army as the Commanding Officer 1st Armoured Regiment. |
Air Force |
Wing Commander Darren James Goldie CSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force in airlift operations, and as Commanding Officer Number 37 Squadron |
Air Vice-Marshal Leigh Andrew Gordon CSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in aerospace logistics. |
Wing Commander Benjamin Main |
For exceptional performance of duty in aircraft engineering, sustainment and acquisition. |
Air Commodore Robert Peter Rodgers CSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force in cultural change and personnel administration. |
Service |
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Citation |
Australian Public Service |
Dr Simon Andrew Barter |
For outstanding public service to aircraft accident investigation and safety, in particular the area of metal fatigue in military aircraft, and the development of differentially corrected GPS based debris mapping. |
Margaret Mary Carmody |
For outstanding public service through contributions to improving the lives of people with permanent and significant disability, and longstanding and distinguished service to public administration in the area of social services. |
Marion Estelle Grant |
For outstanding public service through exceptional leadership of ongoing reform and modernisation of Australia's customs and border protection arrangements. |
Timothy Hugh Pilgrim |
For outstanding public service in the development and implementation of major reforms to the Privacy Act 1988. |
Saravanamuthu Ponnampalam |
For outstanding public service in the area of patent examination. |
Amanda Louise Ritchie |
For outstanding public service leading to increased employment participation of job seekers with disabilities, injuries and health conditions. |
Penny Williams |
For outstanding public service in the role of Australia's inaugural Global Ambassador for Women and Girls. |
New South Wales |
Anita Lesley Anderson |
For outstanding public service to social justice, worker's compensation, and improved access to government services in regional areas of New South Wales. |
Norman Angelkovic |
For outstanding public service to the community of New South Wales through the provision of financial and human resources for the State Crime Command. |
Raymond Paul Brownlee |
For outstanding public service in New South Wales through executive roles with a range of local councils, and to the introduction of water conservation practices. |
Peter Bernard De Natris |
For outstanding public service to people with disabilities in New South Wales, and through improved employment opportunities for young people. |
Arthur Diakos |
For outstanding public service to the transport services sector in New South Wales through senior financial planning and management roles. |
Marwan El-Chamy |
For outstanding public service in New South Wales, particularly in the area of natural resource management and water legislation compliance. |
Eric Ian Groom |
For outstanding public service to regulatory economics and reform in New South Wales, to greenhouse gas abatement, and to consumer protection. |
Michele Hall |
For outstanding public service to education in New South Wales, and through improving outcomes for Indigenous students from disadvantaged rural and remote areas. |
Christopher John Presland |
For outstanding public service to education in New South Wales, particularly through leadership roles, to improved professional standards and certification, and to student performance. |
Rodney Glenn Towney |
For outstanding public service to education and employment opportunities for Indigenous youth in New South Wales, and through contributions to local government and community organisations. |
Anthony Thomas Whitfield |
For outstanding public service to public sector financial performance and reporting as Deputy Auditor General of New South Wales. |
Victoria |
Kurt Steve Butyn |
For outstanding public service to education in Victoria, particularly as Principal of Werribee Secondary College. |
Peter William Farrell |
For outstanding public service through leadership roles during and after major fire events in regional Victoria. |
Peter James Greenwell |
For outstanding public service to education in Victoria, and to the development of programs to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged youth. |
Francis John Mickan |
For outstanding public service to the primary industry sector in Victoria, through the introduction of strategies to improve dairy farming practices. |
Michelle Louise Seddon |
For outstanding public service to community correctional services in Victoria, particularly through the introduction of innovative and accessible justice delivery programs. |
Janice Rosemary Snell |
For outstanding public service in Victoria, particularly to people in rural and regional communities, through improved governance and delivery of social welfare programs and services. |
Graeme Kenneth Turner |
For outstanding public service to conservation and the environment in Victoria, through the development of sustainable water security and resource management programs and policy. |
Queensland |
Raymond John Burton |
For outstanding public service to local government, including to the Townsville City Council. |
Associate Professor Charles Patrick Denaro |
For outstanding public service to Queensland Health. |
John Wilson Forster |
For outstanding public service to Queensland Corrective Services. |
Peter Neville Rule AM, RFD, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For outstanding public service to local and state government in Queensland. |
Aneurin Rhys Thomas RFD, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For outstanding public service to the Queensland community through the provision of public oral health services. |
Western Australia |
Alexander George Errington |
For outstanding public service to land conservation and environmental preservation in Western Australia through policy development and senior management roles. |
David John Hartley |
For outstanding public service to the forest products industry in Western Australia through sustainable management, corporate governance, and market development. |
Gail Josephine Milner |
For outstanding public service to community health and aged care reform in Western Australia, particularly through the establishment and implementation of innovative clinical programs. |
South Australia |
Vaughan John Levitzke |
For outstanding public service in the area of waste management reform and policy. |
Christine Elizabeth Russell |
For outstanding public service in the provision of emergency health care and remote dialysis services across regional South Australia. |
Australian Capital Territory |
Grace Annette Dunlop |
For outstanding public service to primary education in the Australian Capital Territory, as an advocate for gifted and talented students. |
Donald Bryden Fletcher |
For outstanding public service to conservation and the environment, particularly through significant contributions to ecological research, innovation and management. |
Roslyn May Hayes |
For outstanding public service to people with a disability in the Australian Capital Territory through policy development and reform. |
Northern Territory |
John Anthony Coleman |
For outstanding public service to the community of the Northern Territory, and through parliamentary advisory roles. |
Ernest Charles Wanka |
For outstanding public service to infrastructure planning in the Northern Territory, particularly the design, construction and maintenance of the road transport network. |
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Navy |
Lieutenant Commander Phillip Michael Brown RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For outstanding achievement in the design and implementation of the S-70B-2 helicopter technical training system in Training Authority-Aviation from July 2012 until July 2014. |
Commander Lorinda Anne Carlin CSM, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For outstanding achievement as the Fleet Maritime Logistics Officer. |
Lieutenant Brenton-James Alexander Glover RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For outstanding achievement as Executive Officer of HMAS Brunei from May 2011 until the decommissioning of the ship in December 2014. |
Commander Ashley Mark Papp RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer of HMAS Choules during Operation LANDSCAPE. |
Captain Mona Shindy RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For outstanding achievement as the Navy Strategic Adviser on Islamic Cultural Affairs. |
Army |
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Joseph Barta |
For outstanding devotion to duty as the Assistant Defence Attaché Manila during the Australian whole of government response to the Rodwell kidnap for ransom, and immediately following the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. |
Major H |
For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as Staff Officer in Special Operations Headquarters. |
Major Vicki Ann Lanagan |
For outstanding achievement to the Australian Army in the field of career management. |
Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Lindsay Lang |
For outstanding achievement as the Commander of Joint Task Force 630 on Operation PHILIPPINES ASSIST during the period 23 November to 17 December 2013. |
Lieutenant Colonel Ian Douglas Marsh |
For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 1st Health Support Battalion and the 1st Close Health Battalion. |
Lieutenant Colonel Scott Martin Morris |
For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade One Global Operations Team One, Operation SLIPPER, Headquarters Joint Operations Command from January 2013 to May 2014. |
Lieutenant Colonel Matthew John Quinn |
For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty in the Infrastructure Section of Army Headquarters. |
Colonel S |
For outstanding devotion to duty as a Director in Special Operations Command. |
Colonel Murray Ronald Thompson |
For outstanding achievement as Director Future Military Commitments, Military Strategic Commitments Branch. |
Major John Kevin Walker |
For outstanding achievement as Officer Commanding B Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment. |
Air Force |
Wing Commander Debra Anne Greig |
For outstanding achievement in personnel management and administration. |
Wing Commander James Robert Hogg |
For outstanding achievement as Deputy Director of the Air Mobility Control Centre. |
Warrant Officer John Laing Lindsay |
For outstanding devotion to duty as the Warrant Officer-In-Charge of Aircraft Life
Support Section at Number 92 Wing.
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Group Captain Sue Elizabeth McGready |
For outstanding achievement as the Commander, Defence National Storage and Distribution Centre. |
Group Captain Paul James Willmot |
For outstanding devotion to duty in aircrew development and sustainment. |
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Recipient |
Citation |
Navy |
Warrant Officer Nicholas Llewellyn Davies |
For meritorious devotion to duty as Chief Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor at the Navy Indoor Sports Centre, in managing and executing Military Self Defence training for Operations RESOLUTE and SOVEREIGN BORDERS. |
Leading Seaman Emily Jade Ettridge |
For meritorious achievement as the First Aid Recruit Instructor at the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School, HMAS Cerberus. |
Captain Wendy Anne Malcolm RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For meritorious devotion to duty as the ANZAC Systems Program Office Director. |
Commander Gareth Keri Marjoram RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
For meritorious achievement as Senior Weapons Electrical Engineer at Submarine Force Headquarters, HMAS Stirling and Senior Engineering Officer, HMAS Waller. |
Chief Petty Officer Raymond Kenneth Rosendale |
For meritorious achievement as the Navy Strategic Adviser on Indigenous Cultural Affairs. |
Leading Seaman Simon Robert Yates |
For meritorious achievement in Boatswain training implementation as the Boatswain's Faculty Program Assistant, HMAS Cerberus. |
Army |
Lieutenant Colonel Elisabeth Mary Barnett |
For meritorious devotion to duty as the Career Advisor for Royal Australian Army Medical Corps and Royal Australian Army Dental Corps officers at the Directorate of Officer Career Management-Army. |
Sergeant Mitchell Scott Chatt |
For meritorious devotion to duty as a member, and then Officer in Charge, of the Combat Health Training Team, Army School of Health. |
Lieutenant Colonel G |
For meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade One in Army Headquarters. |
Warrant Officer Class One David Ramon Grundell |
For meritorious achievement as the Master Gunner, New Equipment Training Team. |
Major Konrad Kazmirowicz |
For meritorious achievement as Officer Commanding C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment and Chief Instructor for the CH-47D Chinook capability. |
Lieutenant Colonel Denise Oliver |
For meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade 1 Special Projects, Army Compliance and Assurance Agency. |
Lieutenant Colonel S |
For meritorious devotion to duty to Special Operations Command. |
Warrant Officer Class Two W |
For meritorious devotion to duty to the 1st Commando Regiment, and in committed support to unit welfare and the seriously wounded and injured soldiers and their families. |
Warrant Officer Class One W |
For meritorious achievement and dedication to duty to the Special Air Service Regiment. |
Warrant Officer Class Two Stephen Paul Wurst |
For meritorious devotion to duty as the Assistant Army Attaché, Australian Defence Staff-Jakarta. |
Air Force |
Corporal Cameron Adon Lambert |
For meritorious devotion to duty in Airfield Engineering Flight at Number 383 Squadron. |
Warrant Officer Janet Louise O'Dea |
For meritorious devotion to duty as Squadron Warrant Officer of Number 460 Squadron. |