The Australian Honours System was established 38 years ago in 1975 and are awarded twice a year on Australia day and the Queen's birthday.
The Australian Honours System recognises and celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of a diversity of Australians.
Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
The Honourable Alexander John DOWNER
For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia through the advancement of international relations and foreign policy, particularly in the areas of security, trade and humanitarian aid, and to the community of South Australia.
The Reverend Professor James Mitchell HAIRE AM
For eminent service to the community through international leadership in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, the promotion of religious reconciliation, inclusion and peace, and as a theologian.
Professor Brian Paul SCHMIDT
For eminent service as a global science leader in the field of physics through research in the study of astronomy and astrophysics, contributions to scientific bodies and the promotion of science education.
The Honourable Tom UREN AO
For eminent service to the community, particularly through contributions to the welfare of veterans, improved medical education in Vietnam and the preservation of sites of heritage and environmental
Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Mr Robert ATKINSON APM
For distinguished service to policing and to the community of Queensland, through leadership in law enforcement, community and cultural engagement, improved service delivery and contributions to professional development.
Professor Diego DE LEO
For distinguished service to medicine in the field of psychiatry as a researcher and through the creation of national and international strategies for suicide prevention.
Ms Jill GALLAGHER
For distinguished service to the Indigenous community of Victoria, through leadership in the area of health and contributions to cultural, welfare and professional organisations.
Mr Clive James AM
For distinguished servcie to literature through contributions to cultural and intellectual heritage, particularly as a writer and poet .
Mr Roderick Hamilton McGEOCH AM
For distinguished service to the community through contributions to a range of organisations, and to sport, particularly through leadership in securing the Sydney Olympic Games.
Mr Alistair Murray McLEAN OAM
For distinguished service to the advancement of Australia's diplomatic, trade and cultural relationships in Asia and for significant leadership and co-ordination roles in the Australian, International and local communities in Japan, following the earthquakes and tsunami of 11 March 2011.
Mrs Ernestine Bonita MABO
For distinguished service to the Indigenous community and to human rights as an advocate for the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander peoples.
Professor Ralph Nigel MARTINS
For distinguished service to medicine in the field of psychiatry through leadership in the research into Alzheimer's disease and the development of early diagnosis and treatment programs, and to the community of Perth.
Professor Helen Maria ZORBAS
For distinguished service to public health through leadership in the delivery of improved information and services to cancer patients and their families and contributions to research and clinical trials.
Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
The Honourable John Joseph AQUILINA
For significant service to the Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community.
Mr Paul CATTERMOLE
For significant service to the community of the Northern Territory through the planning and management of major sporting and cultural events.
Mr Edward DONNELLY
For significant service to the community through leadership in the promotion of the health and welfare of men through the Australian Men's Shed Association.
Dr Alan William DUNCAN
For significant service to medicine in the field of paediatric intensive care as a clinician and educator.
Professor Emeritus Maurice William FRENCH
For significant service to tertiary education through a range of leadership roles, to the preservation of local history, and to the study of the humanities.
Mr Eric John GOODWIN
For significant service to the community through educational organisations, and to business.
Ms Jill Lesley HICKSON
For significant service to the community through leadership roles in organisations supporting the arts, culture, tourism, the environment and education.
Mr Michael HINTZE
For significant service to the community through philanthropic contributions to organisations supporting the arts, health, and education.
Ms Margaret Dean LARKIN
For significant service to the arts as a leader and advocate of regional organisations.
Mr Geoffrey Michael LAW
For significant service to conservation and the environment, particularly in Tasmania.
Mr Malcolm William LONG
For significant service to the performing arts and to the broadcasting and communications industries.
Mr James Edward MAXWELL
For significant service to sport, particularly cricket, as a commentator, and to the community.
Mr Robert Gordon MILLER
For significant service to the community, particularly through contributions to people with a disability.
Mr David Edward MITCHELL
For significant service to conservation and the environment as a volunteer and volunteer advocate.
Professor Jonathan Mark MORRIS
For significant service to maternal and infant health as a clinician, educator, patient advocate and researcher.
Mr Jacob George MYE MBE OAM, deceased
For significant service to the Indigenous communities of the Torres Strait.
Ms Mary Ann O'LOUGHLIN
For significant service to public administration through the development of social policies, the reform of federal financial relations and government services.
Dr Nicholas George PAPPAS
For significant service to the sport of rugby league football, to the arts, and to the Greek-Australian community.
Mr Jimmy Viet Tuan PHAM
For significant service to the community, particularly children in Vietnam, through KOTO International.
Ms Norma Margaret PLUMMER
For significant service to the sport of netball as a coach and representative player.
Dr David Anthony RAND
For significant service to science and technological development in the area of energy storage, particularly rechargeable batteries.
Professor Bruce William ROBINSON
For significant service to medicine in the area of research into asbestos-related cancers, and to the community, particularly through support to fathers.
Professor Abdullah SAEED
For significant service to tertiary education in the field of Islamic studies, and to the community, particularly through the promotion of interfaith dialogue.
Professor David Owen SILLENCE
For significant service to medicine in the field of clinical genetics.
Ms Mary-Louise WILLIAMS
For significant service to the museum sector and the preservation of maritime history.
Mr Bill WOOD
For significant service to the community and the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory.
Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division
Mr Phillip Gregory ANDERSON
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Miss Olga Lillian BAYLEY
For service to the community as a supporter of charitable organisations.
Ms Linda Karen BEILHARZ
For service to the community, and to polar exploration.
Mr John Maxwell BENYON
For service to radio broadcasting, and to the community.
Mr Brendan Matthew BOLTON
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Mr Colin Francis BROWNE
For service to the sport of athletics, to education, and to the community.
Mrs Joanne Frances COURT
For service to the community as an advocate for health, early childhood development and conservation organisations.
Mr Kenneth John CRADDOCK
For service to the community of Narrabri, particularly veterans and their families.
Mrs Carole CROMMELIN
For service to the community through health and charitable organisations.
Mr Alan Ralph DUGGAN
For service to the community of the Huon Valley.
Mrs Deborah FLEMING-BAUER
For service to the television industry.
Mr Mark Bradley GEYER
For service to the sport of rugby league football, and to the community through a range of charitable organisations.
Mr Bruce Atkin GRIFFITHS
For service to the automotive manufacturing industry, and to the community.
The Honourable Paul Marshall GUEST QC
For service to the community, and to the sport of rowing.
Mr Christopher Ben HALFORD
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Mr Robert John HOLLOWAY
For service to the community, and to veterans and their families.
Mr Trevor William HOLLOWAY
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Ms Louise Amelia HOWDEN-SMITH
For service to the performing arts, particularly ballet.
Mr William Robert JACKSON PSM
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Dr Anthony Douglas JORDAN
For service to the Australian wine industry as a wine maker, administrator and judge.
Ms Lillace Mary KENTA
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan 2011.
Mrs Norma KING
For service to the community as a historian.
Mrs Christine Anne KNIGHT
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Mr George LAZARIS
For service to the community through multicultural organisations.
Ms Abigail Margaret LUDERS
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Mr Robin James McKENZIE
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Mr Paul Francis MOLLOY
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Mr David John MOTTERAM
For service to the community.
Mr Hedley NICHOLSON
For service to the sport of tennis, and to the community of Parkes.
Mr Duncan ORD
For service to the performing arts as an administrator.
Mr Michael Forsyth RABBITT
For service to the community through a range of charitable organisations.
Mr Peter Llewelyn ROBERTS
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Mr Paul Andrew SALISBURY
For service to the international community following the earthquakes and tsunami which occurred in Japan in 2011.
Dr John Charles SCHWARZ
For service to international relations, particularly through the African AIDS Foundation.
Mrs Rosalie Gae SCHWARZ
For service to international relations, particularly through the African AIDS Foundation.
Mrs Rosemary Louise SMART
For service to the community through local and historical organisations.
Mrs Christina Monsarrat SUMNER
For service to the visual arts.
Ms Heather THORNE
For service to community health, particularly through breast cancer research.
Ms Sandra Lisa URSINO
For service to children and young people through Radio Lollipop.
Mrs Susan Louise WAKEFIELD
For service to youth through the Guiding movement.
Mr Allan James WATSON
For service to local government, and to the community.
Mrs Elizabeth Isabell WEBB
For service to the community of Glenreagh.
