Australian of the Year 2017

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.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and 2017 Australian of the Year Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim at Parliament House in Canberra Source: (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)