Australia Day Honours: AC, AO, AM

Here's a list of the Order of Australia Companion (AC), Officer (AO) and Member (AM)

Order of Australia Companion (AC) in the general division

The Honourable Peter Howard COSTELLO

Victoria

For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly through the development of landmark economic policy reforms in the areas of taxation, foreign investment, superannuation and corporate regulation, and through representative roles with global financial organisations.

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Anne WENSLEY AO

Queensland

For eminent contribution to the people of Queensland, and to Australia's international relations through senior diplomatic representational roles and as a key contributor to initiatives of

the United Nations.

COMPANION (AC) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION AUSTRALIAN ARMY

Lieutenant General Kenneth James GILLESPIE AO DSC CSM

ACT

For eminent service to the Australian Defence Force as Vice Chief of the Defence Force/Chief of Joint Operations and Chief of Army.

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Michael Lewis ABBOTT QC

South Australia

For distinguished service to the visual arts, particularly through leadership roles, to the development of arts education, to Australia-Asia relations, and to the law.

Dr Robyn Gwen ALDERS

NSW

For distinguished service to veterinary science as a researcher and educator, to the maintenance of food security in developing countries through livestock management and disease control programs, and to the Australian poultry industry.

Professor Owen Peter COALDRAKE

Queensland

For distinguished service to higher education, particularly in Queensland, through a range of academic and executive roles, as an advocate for professional standards, to public sector policy management and reform, and to Australia-America relations.

His Excellency Mr John Cecil DAUTH LVOC/- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

ACT

For distinguished service to international relations through the advancement of Australia's diplomatic, trade and cultural relationships, particularly with the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and through contributions to the United Nations.

Dr Mukesh Chandra HAIKERWAL

Victoria

For distinguished service to medical administration, to the promotion of public health through leadership roles with professional organisations, particularly the Australian Medical

Association, to the reform of the Australian health system through the optimisation of information technology, and as a general practitioner.

Ms Antoinette KENNEDY

Western Australia

For distinguished service to the law and to the judiciary, particularly in Western Australia, through major reforms of practices and procedures in the judicial system, to professional associations, as a mentor of women in the law, and to the community.

Mr Stepan KERKYASHARIAN AM

NSW

For distinguished service to the community through leadership and advocacy roles in a range of multicultural and anti-discrimination organisations, to the development and implementation of public policy, and to the promotion of an inclusive society.

The Honourable Anne LEVY

South Australia

For distinguished service to the Parliament of South Australia, as a contributor to social policy reform and through support for the advancement of women, to the performing and visual arts, and to higher education.

The Honourable Allan William McDONALD

Victoria

For distinguished service to the law and to the judiciary, particularly the implementation of mediation initiatives and administrative reforms, and as a mentor, to medical research ethics, and to a range of sporting organisations.

Professor Alexander Cowell McFARLANE

South Australia

For distinguished service to medical research in the field of psychiatry, particularly post-traumatic stress disorders, to veterans' mental health management, and as an author.

Professor Alastair Harvey MacLENNAN

South Australia

For distinguished service to medicine as a leading researcher and practitioner in the areas of obstetrics and gynaecology and the causes of cerebral palsy, to medical education, and to professional development.

Professor Anthony John McMICHAEL

ACT

For distinguished service to population health, particularly in the area of environmental inpact, as an academic and author and through leadership roles with international organisations.

Ms Valerie PRATT AM

NSW

For distinguished service to higher education and to the community, particularly as a leader in the area of equal employment opportunity and to industrial relations policy, through significant contributions to boards and advisory committees, and as a mentor and role model.

Dr John William PRINEAS

NSW

For distinguished service to medicine in the field of neurology as an academic, researcher and mentor, to improving the lives of people with Multiple Sclerosis, and to medical education.

Mrs Margaret Grace THORSBORNE

Queensland

For distinguished service to conservation and the environment through advocacy roles for the protection and preservation of wildlife and significant natural heritage sites in Australia, as a supporter of scientific research, and to the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland.

Ms Lucy Hughes TURNBULL

NSW

For distinguished service to the community, particularly through philanthropic contributions to, and fundraising support for, a range of medical, social welfare, educational, youth and cultural organisations, to local government, and to business.

OFFICER (AO) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION AUSTRALIAN ARMY

Major General Paul Vincent ALEXANDER

Queensland

For distinguished service to Defence in the field of health and, in particular, as the inaugural Commander Joint Health Command.

Major General Aziz Gregory MELICK AM RFD

Tasmania

For distinguished service as Commander 8th Brigade, Head of Reserve and Employer Support Division, and as Head of Cadet, Reserve and Employer Support Division, Australian Defence Force.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE

Air Commodore Kenneth Neal BIRRER AM

ACT

For distinguished service as Head of Special Projects, Workforce Planning Branch, Defence People Strategy and Policy Group, and as Director General Personnel - Air Force.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Howard Laurie AINSWORTH

Queensland

For service to the media and communications industry as a radio broadcaster and television presenter, to the promotion of the performing arts, and to historical preservation organisations.

Mr Roger William ALLEN

NSW

For service to the information technology sector through leadership roles, venture capital investment and professional development, and as a supporter of the Indigenous community.

Mr John Carlyon ANGOVE

South Australia

For service to the Australian wine industry, to the promotion of the wine export market, to professional development and research, and to a range of arts, conservation and charitable organisations.