David Morrison named 2016 Australian of the Year

Over 800 Australians have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List. Equality advocate and former Chief of Army, David Morrison AO, has been named as the 2016 Australian of the Year.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull names David Morrison as Australian of the Year 2016 at a ceremony in Canberra (AAP) Source: AAP

The announcement was made by the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, who presented Mr Morrison with the Australian of the Year trophy at a ceremony held on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra.

The former Lieutenant-General Morrison, now retired from the Army, was awarded the honour for his commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion.