Today, 613 Australians are being recognised on the Australia Day honours list 2015 for the Order of Australia category.
About two thirds of those honoured are men.
From the 275 women nominated, 207 were placed on the honours list, at a rate of 75.3 per cent, compared to 69.1 per cent of nominated men.
SBS contacted the Governor General's office for a comment on the under-representation of women, but received no response.
Also published are lists of people recognised for public service like police work, and military service.
Here, we've highlighted some of the better-known recipients for the Order of Australia list
Carrie Graf
For significant service to basketball, particularly as a coach, mentor and athlete, and to the community.
Carrie Graf has been named in the Australia Day honours list 2015.
Frank Costa
For distinguished service to the community of Geelong through ongoing roles and contributions to a range of sports, business, religious, medical, educational and social welfare organisations.
Frank Costa has been named in the Australia Day honours list 2015
Layne Beachley
For distinguished service to the community through support for a range of charitable organisations, as a mentor for women in sport, and to surfing as a world champion competitor.
Layne Beachley has been named in the Australia Day honours list 2015.
Professor Robyn Ann Ewing
For significant service to tertiary education through academic and administrative roles, to professional organisation, and to the arts.
Professor Robyn Ann Ewing has been named in the Australia Day honours list 2015.
Craig John Knowles
For significant service to local government, to the Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community through a range of health initiatives.
NSW parliamentarian, Craig John Knowles has been named in the Australia Day honours list 2015.
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