Current Affair - Australian of the year and Order of Australia 2017

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and 2017 Australian of the Year Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and 2017 Australian of the Year Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim Source: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Biomedical scientist Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been announced as the 2017 Australian of the Year. At a ceremony in Canberra, the recipients of the Australia Day honours were awarded in front of the prime minister and other dignitaries. Ivan and Winmas report.



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