2016 Australia Day Honours

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The Australia Day Honours 2016 were announced on 26 January 2016 by the Governor General of Australia, General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

The Australia Day Honours are the first major honours list for a calendar year which are announced on Australia Day (26 January) every year, with the other being the Queen's Birthday Honours which are announced on 11 June.

Order of Australia

Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

Order of Australia (Civil) ribbon
Order of Australia (Military) ribbon

General Division

Recipient Citation Notes
Doctor Susan Alberti AO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to the community, particularly through philanthropic and fundraising support for a range of medical research, education and sporting organisations, as an advocate for improved health care services for the disadvantaged, and to young women as a role model and mentor. [1]
Professor Chennupati Jagadish For eminent service to physics and engineering, particularly in the field of nanotechnology, to education as a leading academic, researcher, author and mentor, and through executive roles with national and international scientific advisory institutions.
Doctor Robert Law Joss For eminent service to business and finance through executive roles with major banking institutions, and as a contributor to taxation policy and reform, to education as an academic and administrator, to professional organisations, and to the community
Rod Laver MBE, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to tennis as a player, representative and mentor, at the national and international level, and as a role model for young sportsmen and women.
Allan Myers AO, QC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to the community through philanthropic leadership in support of major visual arts, higher education, medical research and not-for-profit organisations, to the law, and to professional learning programs.
Maria Josephine Myers AO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to the community through philanthropic leadership in support of major visual and performing arts, cultural, education, and not-for-profit organisations, and to the advancement of the understanding of Indigenous rock art.
Emeritus Professor Mary Josephine O'Kane AO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to science and engineering, as a contributor to national policy development and governance, to the promotion of technology research and future energy supply, to higher education, and as a role model for young scientists.
Emeritus Professor Robert Arthur Ouvrier OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to medicine, particularly to the discipline of paediatric neurology, through pioneering efforts in neuromuscular research, to a range of medical professional organisations at the national and international level, and as an author and educator.
His Honour John Pascoe AO, CVO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to the law and to the judiciary, through support for improved access to the justice system for Indigenous peoples, to legal administration and higher education, and as an advocate for the prevention of international trafficking of children.
The Honourable Mike Rann CNZM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For eminent service to the Parliament and the community of South Australia, particularly as Premier, through broad-ranging policy design and implementation, and to the advancement of Australia's diplomatic, trade and cultural relationships.

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

General Division

Recipient Citation Notes
Professor Marilyn Anne Anderson For distinguished service to science, and to higher education, particularly to biochemistry and molecular biology, as an academic and researcher, and to professional associations. [2]
Michael Andrew For distinguished service to the accountancy profession at the national and international level, and to a range of business, anti-corruption, finance and community organisations.
Michael James Ball AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to the community through leadership roles with major urban planning and heritage preservation organisations, and to the promotion of the history of cricket.
John Gavan Breen For distinguished service to the Indigenous community through the preservation of languages, to the development of orthographies, and to education.
Judith Myrea Brewer For distinguished service to people with a disability, particularly to those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, to refugees living in rural areas, to women, and to education.
Andrew Alexander Briger For distinguished service to the arts, particularly to orchestral music performance as a leading conductor, and as founder of the Australian World Orchestra.
Elizabeth Broderick For distinguished service to the community through seminal contributions to human rights, to the prevention of violence against women and children, to public administration, and to the law.
Geraldine Brooks For distinguished service to literature as a leading author, as an advocate for improved Indigenous literacy, as a role model for young writers, and as a journalist.
The late Emeritus Professor Christopher Noel Candlin For distinguished service to higher education, particularly in the fields of linguistics and communication research, and as an academic, teacher and mentor.
Drew Clarke PSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to public administration, to communications and energy policy initiatives and reform, and to the spatial information industry.
Graeme Alistair Clugston For distinguished service to medicine, and to the international community of Nepal, particularly to people with leprosy, and to global health and nutrition.
Professor David Leon Copolov, OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to tertiary education administration, to medicine in the field of psychiatry, to mental health research, and to the community.
Professor Minas Theodore Coroneo For distinguished service to ophthalmology, to the research and development of innovative surgical technologies and devices, and to eye health in regional and Indigenous communities.
Emeritus Professor Peter Drysdale AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to Australia-Asia trade and economic relations, particularly with Japan, to public policy development, to education, and as a mentor of young economists.
Brian William Easton For distinguished service to conservation and the environment through leadership roles with a range of organisations, to public administration in Western Australia, and to aged care.
Professor Henry Ergas For distinguished service to infrastructure economics, and to higher education, to public policy development and review, and as a supporter of emerging artists.
Bruce French For distinguished service to agricultural science through the provision of edible plant information for improved food security, nutrition, and improved health outcomes for people in developing countries.
Ann Margaret Harding For distinguished service to education in the field of applied economics and social policy analysis, as an academic, researcher and author, and to professional organisations.
Dr Peter Anthony Holdsworth For distinguished service to veterinary science, particularly to animal parasitology and pharmaceutical development, and to professional scientific organisations.
Emeritus Professor Douglas Edgar Joshua, AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to medicine, and to medical education, as an haematologist and academic, to myeloma research, and to public health organisations.
Emeritus Professor Gwendolen Anne Jull For distinguished service to medical education in the field of physiotherapy, as an academic, researcher and administrator, and to professional associations.
Anne Kantor For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic support for a range of environmental, social welfare, arts and educational organisations, and to psychotherapy.
Robert George Kirby For distinguished service to business through the movie, cinema entertainment, and theme park sectors, to the film industry as a producer, and to philanthropy.
Professor Kate Leslie For distinguished service to medicine in the field of anaesthesia and pain management as a clinician and researcher, to higher education, and to professional medical groups.
Professor Warwick McKibbin For distinguished service to education as an economist, particularly in the area of global climate policy, and to financial institutions and international organisations.
Professor Finlay Alistair MacRae For distinguished service to medicine in the field of gastroenterology and genomic disorders as a clinician and academic, and to human health through the Human Variome Project.
Brian James Mallon For distinguished service to the community, particularly to children, through roles with medical and charitable foundations, and to the broadcast media industry.
Professor Leon Mann For distinguished service to the humanities and social sciences, to tertiary education and professional organisations, and to Jewish history and culture.
Tracey Moffatt For distinguished service to the visual and performing arts as a photographer and film maker, and as a mentor and supporter of, and role model for, Indigenous artists.
Dr Jonathon Craig Mudge For distinguished service to science, particularly through pioneering initiatives in the information technology sector, as a researcher and author, and as a mentor of young scientists.
His Excellency Tony Negus APM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to public administration, particularly through senior law enforcement roles, to governance reform, and to national and international inter-agency counter-terrorism cooperation.
The Honourable Dr Brendan Nelson For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the community, to the advancement of Australia's international relations, and to major cultural institutions.
Professor Robyn Elizabeth O'Hehir For distinguished service to clinical immunology and respiratory medicine as an academic and clinician, to tertiary education, and to specialist health and medical organisations.
Dr Simon Robert Oldfield For distinguished service to science, particularly in the areas of defence materiel, nutrition, and improved equipment for military personnel, and to international research collaboration.
Professor Eleanor Joan Ozanne-Smith For distinguished service to public health, particularly in the area of accident and injury prevention, to forensic medicine, and to higher education as an academic.
George Pappas For distinguished service to the community through roles with tertiary education, medical research and defence organisations, and to business, particularly management consulting.
Dr Michael Charles Pryles AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to the law in the area of arbitration, at the national and international level, and to legal education as an academic and author.
The Very Reverend Canon David Richardson OBE, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to religion, and to the Anglican Church of Australia, through international representational, ecumenical development, and interfaith cooperation roles.
Professor Peter David Sly For distinguished service to medical research and education in the area of paediatric respiratory medicine, as an academic, author, and clinician, and to professional organisations.
Emeritus Professor Susan H Spence For distinguished service to mental health research, particularly to prevention and treatment in young people, to tertiary education, and as a mentor.
Professor Susan Mary Stocklmayer AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service to science communication and education through the development of academic outreach programs and public awareness initiatives, both nationally and internationally.
Sister Kathleen Mary Tierney For distinguished service to the community through roles with health, education, aged care, and social welfare organisations, and to the Catholic Church in Australia.
The late Professor Nicholas Antony Tonti-Filippini For distinguished service to tertiary education, particularly in the area of bioethics, through academic leadership and advisory roles, and to medical research.
Dr Patricia Vickers-Rich For distinguished service to the earth sciences, particularly palaeontology, as an academic, to education curriculum development, and to international scientific organisations.
David Walsh For distinguished service to the visual arts through the establishment of the Museum of Old and New Art, and as a supporter of cultural, charitable, sporting and education groups.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

General Division

Recipient Citation Notes
Richard Ackland For significant service to the print and television media industries, particularly through reporting on legal issues, and as a publisher. [3]
Dr Bronte Adams For significant service to the community through executive roles in business, publishing, health and industry innovation, and cultural organisations.
The Honourable Michael Aird For significant service to the Parliament and community of Tasmania, particularly to infrastructure development and microeconomic reform.
Tina Arena For significant service to the music industry as asinger, songwriter, and recording artist, and as a supporter of charitable groups.
Pauline Barry For significant service to primary education, and through contributions to a range of community organisations.
The Honourable John Batt For significant service to the law and to the judiciary in Victoria, to legal scholarship, and to the Anglican Church of Australia.
Captain Clifford Beazley For significant service to the marine transport industry through the development of training facilities for ship handling and navigation.
Patsy Biscoe For significant service to the performing arts, and to the television industry,as a children's entertainer,and to the community of the Barossa Valley.
Professor Mari Botti For significant service to nursing, and to medical education, as an academic and author,and to pain management research.
Jan Bowen For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to youth orchestral music performance, and to the community.
Harvey Broadbent For significant service to the literary arts as an author and publisher, to the television industry as a producer, and to tertiary education.
Ian Carlisle For significant service to medicine in the field of faciomaxillary and reconstructive surgery, to professional organisations, and to the international community.
Joseph Catanzariti For significant service to the law, to legal education, to labour and employment relations, and to professional legal bodies.
Dr Barry Catchlove For significant service to medical administration, particularly health care systems, to international business cooperation, and to education.
Rodney Chadwick For significant service to business and manufacturing through leadership roles, and as an advocate and fundraiser for tertiary education.
John Chalk For significant service to rugby league as an administrator at the state and national level, and to Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth.
Richard Champion de Crespigny For significant service to the aviation industry both nationally and internationally, particularly to flight safety, and to the community.
Dr Jay Chandra For significant service to medicine in the field of ophthalmology as a clinician, and to the international community through eye care programs.
Associate Professor David Cherry ASM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to golf through executive roles,and to pain management medicine as an academic and researcher.
Dr Barry Chesson For significant service to the community in the field of occupational health science, to professional associations, and to tertiary education.
Noel Cislowski For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to speech and drama,to music, and to a range of community organisations.
Keryn Clark For significant service to the community of Timor Leste through aid, water and hygiene development programs, and to women.
Robert Clark For significant service to athletics in South Australia, particularly through the City-Bay Fun Run, and to the community.
The late Kenneth Clifford For significant service to regional sport in the Hunter Valley, and through contributions to the development of sports training facilities.
Emeritus Professor John Coll For significant service to tertiary education as an administrator, academic and researcher, to the environment, and to the community.
Dr Timothy Cooper For significant service to medicine in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery as a clinician, and to professional medical associations.
Ian Cootes For significant service to the road transport industry, to the development of improved safety and efficiency standards, and to philanthropy.
Robin Crawford For significant service to the community through leadership roles with cancer support,mental health and social welfare groups.
Dr Marion de Lemos For significant service to education, and to youth, particularly to students with learning difficulties, and as a researcher and author.
Raply Devlin QC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to surf lifesaving, particularly as an administrator, and to the law.
Professor Carol Dickenson For significant service to tertiary education as a senior administrator, and to professional academic standards and development.
Scott Didier For significant service to children through roles with a range of charitable organisations, as a supporter of sporting clubs, and to business.
Melissa Doyle For significant service to the community through representational roles with a range of charitable groups, and to the broadcast media.
Dr Helen Drennen For significant service to secondary education through leadership roles,to professional bodies, and to the community.
Dr Nigel Du Pre Chamier OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to the community of Brisbane, particularly to economic development programs and heritage preservation initiatives.
Fay Duncan For significant service to community health as a leader, supporter and advocate for cancer research and treatment programs.
Peter Dundas-Smith For significant service to the fishing, aquaculture and seafood industries through innovation, research and development.
Dr Ross Dunn For significant service to dentistry as a clinician, to public dental health initiatives in developing countries, and to professional organisations.
James Dwyer OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to the community through fundraising support for youth, health care and medical education initiatives, and to the law.
Virginia Edwards For significant service to the community as an advocate for the welfare, care and support of sick and injured animals, and to philanthropy.
Dr Vlasis Efstathis OAM, RFD, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to community health through leadership roles with a range of organisations, and to medicine as a practitioner.
The Honourable David Evans For significant service to the Parliament and community of Victoria, to local government, and to aged care, education,and land conservation groups.
Christopher Faisandier For significant service to the education sector,particularly through advisory, strategic human resource and organisational development roles.
Emeritus Professor Norman Feather For significant service to higher education as an academic, author and editor, to the social and behavioural sciences, and to professional bodies.
Maxwell Fehring For significant service to the dairy industry through a range of roles, to local government, and to the community of the Gannawarra Shire.
Margaret Fisk OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to members of the Australian Defence Force with a disability, and to their families,through support organisations.
Professor Jeffrey Flack For significant service to medicine in the field of endocrinology as a clinician, and to diabetes research, management and education.
Dr Mary Foley For significant service to public administration in New South Wales, particularly to the health care sector, to education, and to the community.
Graham Ford For significant service to surf lifesaving through a range of leadership roles at the national and international level, and to the community.
Dr Peter Ford For significant service to medicine and to professional medical organisations,to health care delivery for the aged, and to the community.
Joseph Forshaw For significant service to ornithology as an author and researcher, and as a contributor to a range of wildlife conservation organisations.
Peter Freedman For significant service to business, manufacturing and export in the professional audio sector, and through philanthropic support for cultural events.
Jackie French For significant service to literature as an author of children's books,and as an advocate for improved youth literacy.
Ronald Fritschy For significant service to higher education governance and administration in Queensland, and to the mining and resources sectors.
Barry Frost For significant service to motor sports at the national and international level, particularly as a time-keeper.
Professor Mark Frydenberg For significant service to medicine as a clinician, educator and author in the speciality of urology, and to professional medical organisations.
David Gallop For significant service to sports administration through executive roles with football and rugby league organisations, and to the community.
Armando Gardiman For significant service to the law, and to the community, through the provision of legal advice to asbestos disease research institutions, and to football.
Dr Michael Gardner For significant service to cardio-thoracic medicine as a surgeon and teacher in Australia and overseas, and to professional medical groups.
Nicholas Garratt For significant service to rowing, particularly through coaching positions with Australian men's and women's Olympic teams.
Douglas Gautier For significant service to arts administration through leadership roles witha range of institutions, to tertiary education, and to the community.
John Gollings For significant service to photography through the documentation of iconic architectural landmarks in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Dr David Goodall For significant service to science as an academic, researcher and author in the area of plant ecology and natural resources management.
Dr Myrle Gray For significant service to rural medicine in Tasmania,to professional medical associations, as a general practitioner, and to the community.
Lawrence Green For significant service to agriculture, particularly to horticultural sustainability, research and production agronomy, and to the community.
Anthony Gray For significant service to the community as a supporter of medical research and the arts, and to the mining industry.
Professor Susan Groundwater-Smith For significant service to education as an academic and researcher, as an advocate for teacher professional learning, and as a mentor.
The Honourable Deirdre Grusovin For significant service to the Parliament and the community of New South Wales, to education administration, and to social welfare.
Ann Haddon For significant service to children's literature, as a fundraiser and supporter of Indigenous literacy, and to professional organisations.
John Hancock For significant service to Australia-Thailand relations through contributions to bi-lateral business development opportunities and networking.
David Handley For significant service to the visual arts through the promotion of sculpture, and as a supporter of, and advocate for, artists with a disability.
Craig Hassall For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to opera, ballet and theatre, through executive, advisory and administrative roles.
Frank Haven For significant service to surf lifesaving, particularly in New South Wales, through a range of roles, and to the community.
Peter Hayes For significant service to the Australian winemaking and grape growing industry, to viticultural research, and to tertiary education.
Professor Karen Healy For significant service to community welfare in the fieldof social work,particularly child protection, and to higher education and research.
Alan Hewitt For significant service to ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue, and to the Uniting Church in Australia.
Lleyton Hewitt For significant service to tennis as a player at the national and international level, and to the community.
Gillian Hicks For significant service to the promotion of peace in the community through public engagement,education and network building initiatives.
Associate Professor Andrew Hill For significant service to education as a visual artist and academic, to multiculturalism, and through innovative art programs for young refugees.
The Reverend Dr John Hirt For significant service to the Uniting Church in Australia, particularly through theological direction, to youth, and to the community.
Geraldine Hogarth For significant service to the Indigenous community of regional Western Australia through the provision of improved ear healthcare for children.
Jennifer Holliday For significant service to softball as a player and coach at the national and international level,and through senior administrative roles.
Mitchell Hooke For significant service to business, particularly to the mining and minerals sector, to policy development, research and trade opportunities, and to the Indigenous community.
Shane Howard For significant service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and guitarist,to the recording industry, and to Indigenous musicians.
Dr Ralph Hultgren For significant service to the arts, particularly music education, as an academic, composer and publisher, and to professional organisations.
Kim Jacobs For significant service to business through a range of senior roles, to Australia-Israel relations, to higher education, and to the community.
Ann James For significant service to children's literature as an author and illustrator, and through advocacy roles with literacy and professional bodies.
Professor Hartmut Kaebernick For significant service to the manufacturing sciences through the promotion and advancement of life cycle engineering product design.
Dr Abdul Kazi For significant service to secondary education, to the Islamic and multicultural communities of Victoria, and to interfaith dialogue.
Dr John Keeler For significant service to tertiary legal education in South Australia as a senior academic and author, and as a mentor of law students.
Peter Kell For significant service to the Anglican Church of Australia, to social welfare programs and delivery, and to the community of the Illawarra.
Michael Kennedy For significant service to wildlife conservation and preservation, as an advocate and supporter, and to environmental policy development.
Gendrie Klein-Breteler For significant service to the community, particularly to the disadvantaged, through social welfare organisations, and to women and girls.
Kaaren Koomen For significant service to the information technology and communications sector,to business through executive roles, and to education.
Professor Philip Kuchel For significant service to science in the field of biochemistry, as an academic, author and researcher, and to professional organisations.
Professor Gustav Legrer For significant service to tertiary mathematics education as an academic and researcher, and to professional and community groups.
David Liddy For significant service to the banking and finance sectors through a range of executive roles, and to the community of Queensland.
The Honourable Lou Lieberman For significant service to the Parliaments of Australia and Victoria through a range of portfolio responsibilities, and to the community of Albury/Wodonga.
Professor David Mabberley For significant service to horticultural science, particularly to plant taxonomy and tropical botany, as an academic, researcher and author. [4]
Emeritus Professor Kevin McConkey For significant service to tertiary education administration, to the field of psychology as an academic, and to professional associations.
Tonya McCusker For significant service to the community of Western Australia through charitable and philanthropic roles, and to children and young people.
Jennifer McGregor For significant service to Australia-Asia relations, particularly through educational, cultural, business and health programs and networks.
Barbara Mackay-Cruise For significant service to the community through major fundraising and coordination roles with a range of medical research organisations.
Dr Kenneth Mackey For significant service to rural and remote medicine through leadership roles of professional medical organisations, and to general practice.
Ian Mackinnon For significant service to primary industry, particularly to crop research and policy development, and to agricultural advisory committees.
The late Stuart McWilliam For significant service to the community of Griffith as a member, supporter and benefactor of a range of initiatives, and to winemaking.
John Mant For significant service to urban planning and public administration as an advisor and consultant to local and state governments.
Dr Paul Mara For significant service to medicine,particularly through the recruitment and retention of medical practitioners in rural and remote areas.
Dr Neville Marchant For significant service to conservation and the environment in Western Australia,to native plant taxonomy, and to research and education.
Lynette Mayne For significant service to business, particularly to the infrastructure construction and apparel sectors, through advisory roles, and to women.
Sally Mays For significant service to the performing arts as a leading solo pianist, accompanist and composer, to music education, and as an editor.
Dr Nicholas Milton For significant service to the arts, particularly to classical orchestral music performance, as a musician,conductor and artistic director.
Dr John Moody For significant service to clinical dentistry, particularly in remote Indigenous communities, and in the establishment of oral cancer treatment programs in India.
The Honourable Norman Moore For significant service to the Parliament of Western Australia through a range of portfolio responsibilities, to education, and to the community.
Philip Moss For significant service to public administration, particularly in the areas of law enforcement integrity, anti-corruption and human rights.
Judith Neilson For significant service to the arts through the museums and galleries sector, and as a benefactor of cultural and educational organisations.
Emeritus Professor John Nevile For significant service to tertiary education, particularly economics, as an academic and author, and to professional organisations.
Genevieve Nihill For significant service to the law, and to the community of Victoria, particularly to dispute resolution,human rights and disability services.
Philippa Nikulinsky For significant service to the visual arts as a botanical painter and illustrator, to professional associations, and as an author.
Brian O'Connor For significant service to the petroleum transport industry through emergency response safety training, and to the community of Yass.
Dr William O'Reilly For significant service to dentistry, particularly through leadership roles with professional associations, to education, and as a practitioner.
Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to the community, particularly to human rights education, social justice and multiculturalism, and as an academic.
Kelwin Pell For significant service to sports administration, particularly in the Bendigo region, and to the development of youth sporting activities.
Paula Penfold For significant service to the community through support for people with Muscular Dystrophy, to child health ethical standards, and to medical research.
Colin Peters For significant service to the automotive manufacturing sector,to professional industry associations through advisory roles, and to lacrosse.
Dr Oswald Petrucco RFD, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to medicine and education in the field of obstetrics, human reproduction, and child health,and to professional groups.
The Honourable Warren Pitt For significant service to the Parliament of Queensland through a range of ministerial portfolio responsibilities, and to the community.
Bruce Pollack For significant service to the community in the areas of social welfare and public health.
Robert Pontifex For significant service to the community of South Australia, particularly through support for the arts.
Moya Potts For significant service to the Catholic Church and to the community as an advocate for women.
Dr Peter Pratten For significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of radiology as a practitioner, to education, and to professional bodies.
Ian Pyman For significant service to the community, particularly through leadership of education and health organisations, and to the law.
Januario Rivas For significant service to the Philippine community of the Northern Territory.
Lionel Robberds QC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to the law, to rowing, and to the community.
Dr Lyon Robinson For significant service to medicine, particularly as a pioneer in the field of ophthalmic surgery.
Michael Rose For significant service to the Indigenous community through advocacy roles, and to the law.
Barry Roycroft For significant service to equestrian sports,as an administrator, coach and competitor.
William Sanders For significant service to Australian rules football, particularly as an administrator.
Dr Richard Sawers For significant service to dentistry as a clinician, educator, and to professional dental associations.
Dr Rosie Scott For significant service to literature as an author, and to human rights and inter-cultural understanding.
Professor Ego Seeman For significant service to medicine, as a researcher in the fields of osteoporosis and endocrinology, and as a clinician and academic.
Dr Kerry Smith For significant service to library and information sectors as an academic and researcher, and to professional organisations.
Dr Brian Spain For significant service to medicine in the discipline of anaesthesia, as a clinician, to healthcare standards, and to professional medical bodies.
Heather Stacy For significant service to primary industry, particularly as an administrator, and through the development of rural industries.
Dr Bruce Standen For significant service to primary industry, particularly to agricultural economics, sustainability, and research.
Napau Stephen For significant service to local government in the Torres Shire, and to the community through various advisory, social welfare and health organisations.
Warren Stooke For significant service to industrial relations, to the resources industry, and to the advancement of women.
Kym Stuart For significant service to nursing through a range of voluntary roles throughout the developing world, particularly in Asia and the Pacific.
Diane Sullivan For significant service to community health, particularly through aged care, Indigenous, and rural health organisations.
Neil Summerson For significant service to the finance, commerce and business sectors, to the arts, and to the community.
Dr Roderic Sutherland For significant service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of Natimuk.
John Tanner For significant service to state and federal politics through the National Party of Australia, and to the community of Benalla.
Joseph Tawadros For significant service to music as an accomplished oud performer, composer and recording artist.
Mark Thompson For significant service to science as a satellite communications engineer through program management and design.
Jennifer Treloar For significant service to community health through support for primary medical and emergency services in rural and remote areas.
Grahame Turk For significant service to the seafood and fisheries industry through leadership roles, and to the development and sustainability of the sector.
Mick Veivers For significant service to sport, particularly rugby league, to the community of the Gold Coast, and to the Parliament of Queensland.
Dr John Vorrath For significant service to medicine as an otolaryngologist, and through the invention and development of specialist surgical instruments.
John Vrodos For significant service to the Greek community of the Northern Territory through a range of executive roles with sporting and cultural organisations.
Associate Professor Bruce Walker For significant service to the chiropractic and osteopathic professions through education and the development of professional organisations.
Mike Walsh OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to the entertainment industry, and to the performing arts through support for young actors, theatre restoration and production.
Valda Walsh For significant service to the real estate industry, and to the community through support for a range of charitable organisations.
Mary Waterford For significant service to the community through social welfare organisations as an advocate for equity, human rights and social justice.
Associate Professor David Watson For significant service to medicine, and to medical education, to professional organisations, and to the community.
Associate Professor Julian White For significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of toxinology, through clinical and leadership roles, and to professional groups.
Lisa Wilkinson For significant service to the print and broadcast media as a journalist and presenter, and to a range of youth and women's health groups.
Reg Williams RFD, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For significant service to youth through Scouting at the local and national level, to historical organisations, and to the community.
Geoffrey Willis For significant service to business, and to the community of Tasmania, particularly in the planning, energy and water supply sectors.
John Winning For significant service to the community through fundraising and support for charitable organisations, and to sailing and horse sports.
The Reverend Canon Graeme Winterton For significant service to the community through disaster recovery and emergency support ministry, and to the Anglican Church of Australia.
Associate Professor Michael Woodward For significant service to medicine, particularly aged care, geriatric medical research, and Alzheimer's disease, as an author, and to professional groups.
The Honourable Trish Worth For significant service to community health through drug and alcohol prevention organisations, and to the Parliament of Australia.
Dr John Wright For significant service to science and engineering, particularly to renewable energy technology, and to professional organisations.
Ferial Zekiman For significant service to primary industry, and to business, particularly in the dairy sector through artisan cheesemaking.

Military Division

Branch Recipient Citation
Navy Rear Admiral Anthony Carl Dalton, CSM, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For exceptional service in the field of helicopter acquisition and sustainment in the Australian Defence Force.
Rear Admiral John Sammut, CSC, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For exceptional performance as the Head Future Submarine Program, the Director General Submarine Capability and the Director Submarine and Specialist Ship.
Commodore Brett Stephen Wolski, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished service as Director General Workforce Planning Branch, Defence People Group, and as Director Workforce Modelling Forecasting and Analysis, Defence People Strategy and Policy Group.
Army Colonel Ashley Warren Gunder For exceptional service as the Commander Combat Training Centre and Senior Staff Officer Headquarters 1st Division during the period 2009 to 2015.
Air Force Group Captain Stephen Victor Edgeley For exceptional service in the field of Joint Battlefield Airspace Control for the Australian Defence Force.
Air Commodore Stephen Leslie Meredith For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force in capability sustainment.
Group Captain Sandra Patricia Riley For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force through her contribution to the development and deployment of the aeromedical evacuation capability.
Air Vice Marshal Gavin Alexander Turnbull For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in air combat capability development and support to military operations.
Air Commodore Peter Craig Yates, CSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For exceptional service in technical maintenance reform and logistics management.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

General Division

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Recipient Citation
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Military Division

Branch Recipient Citation
Navy Warrant Officer Rachelle Lee Burnett For meritorious performance of duty as the Naval Police Coxswain in ARDENT FOUR and HMAS Toowoomba during the period 2009 to 2014.
Warrant Officer Stuart Ronald O'Brien For meritorious service as a Maritime Logistics Personnel Sailor in the field of personnel services and as the founder of the Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service.
Chief Petty Officer Jay Barrett Stevenson For meritorious service as a Senior Sailor in the field of Personnel Management and Support.
Warrant Officer Nigel Mark Williams, CSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For meritorious service as a Chief Petty Officer Bosun in the Royal Australian Navy.
Army Warrant Officer Class One Craig Douglas Egan For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of Headquarters 4th Brigade, Corps of Royal Australian Engineers, Combined Arms Training Centre and the 1st Division/Deployable Joint Force Headquarters during the period January 2010 to June 2015.
Warrant Officer Class One Anthony Maxwell Hortile For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 16th Air Land Regiment and the School of Artillery.
Warrant Officer Class One Michael Desmond Landy For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 31st/42nd Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment and the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Warrant Officer Class One Peter Edwin Russell For meritorious service as the Senior Cargo Specialist of Maritime Wing, Army School of Transport and Headquarters 17th Combat Service Support Brigade, and Operations Warrant Officer of 10th Force Support Battalion.
Warrant Officer Class One Peter Zajac, CSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For meritorious performance of duties as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Defence Command Support Training Centre and Ceremonial - Army
Air Force Warrant Officer Cameron John Lawrence For meritorious performance of duty as an Aircraft Technician in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Public Service Medal (PSM)

Service Recipient Citation
Australian Public Service Dr Simon Andrew Barter For outstanding public service to aircraft accident investigation and safety, in particular the area of metal fatigue in military aircraft, and the development of differentially corrected GPS based debris mapping.

Australian Police Medal (APM)

Australian Police Medal ribbon
Branch Recipient
Australian Federal Police Commander Brian Samuel McDonald
Commander Paul Sheldon Osborne

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

Australian Fire Service Medal ribbon
Branch Recipient
Federal David Charles Brooks

Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)

Ambulance Service Medal ribbon
Branch Recipient
New South Wales Ambulance Services Brian Joseph Parsell

Emergency Services Medal (ESM)

Emergency Services Medal ribbon
Branch Recipient
New South Wales Emergency Services Peter Cinque, OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Graham Kingston Kinder
Mark Anthony Powderly
Victorian Emergency Services Kevin Charles Poile
Queensland Emergency Services Andrew Gordon Bickerton
George Allen Hill
Western Australian Emergency Services Geoff Bernard Brierley
Robert William Crawford
Kenneth McLeod
South Australian Emergency Services James Trevlyn Smith
Tasmanian Emergency Services John Leonard Campbell
Peter John Geard, OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Kelvin Douglas Jones
Northern Territory Emergency Services Sharon Louise Kearney

Second Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC and 2 Bars)

Branch Recipient Citation
Army Lieutenant Colonel I, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as part of a Special Operations Force on Operation OKRA from September 2014 to February 2015.

Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC and Bar)

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Distinguished Service Cross & Bar ribbon
Branch Recipient Citation
Army Brigadier D, DSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations on Operation SLIPPER

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Distinguished Service Cross ribbon
Branch Recipient Citation
Army Major General Craig William Orme, AM, CSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations as Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operations SLIPPER and OKRA from September 2013 to December 2014.
Air Force Air Commodore Steven Peter Roberton, AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations as the inaugural Commander Air Task Group 630 on Operation OKRA from September 2014 until January 2015.

Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

Distinguished Service Medal ribbon
Branch Recipient Citation
Army Lieutenant Colonel Sean Edward Benpoath For distinguished leadership in warlike operations whilst deployed on Operations SLIPPER and HIGHROAD as the inaugural Commanding Officer Mentor to the 2nd Training Kandak, Afghan National Army Officer Academy from 14 January 2014 to 8 February 2015.
Captain K For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Nursing Officer and Health Planner on Operation OKRA.
Air Force Squadron Leader M For distinguished leadership in warlike operations in tactical planning and operational risk management on Operation OKRA.

Commendation for Distinguished Service

Commendation for Distinguished Service ribbon
Branch Recipient Citation
Navy Captain Craig Anthony Powell, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Director of Operations, Combined Maritime Forces, Maritime Operations Advisor, Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from 3 December 2013 to 30 June 2014.
Army Brigadier Andrew William Freeman For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Combined Joint Staff Officer Logistics within North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan from 11 January 2014 to 10 December 2014.
Major Danielle Nicole Huggins For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed on Operation SLIPPER as the Female TOLAY platoon commander to the United Kingdom-led mentoring mission to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy at Qargha, Kabul, Afghanistan from February to September 2014.
Captain Katrina Anne Kelly For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Nursing Officer to the United Kingdom-led mentoring mission to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy at Qargha, Kabul Afghanistan on Operations SLIPPER and HIGHROAD from July 2014 to January 2015.
Colonel M For distinguished performance of duties on Operation SLIPPER.
Major R For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as the Executive Officer and Officer Commanding on Operation OKRA.
Corporal S For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as a Team Commander on Operation OKRA.
Brigadier David Peter Shields For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed on Operation SLIPPER from 14 November 2013 to 15 November 2014.
Major T For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as an Officer Commanding, Commando Company Group with the Special Operations Task Group Force on Rotation I on Operation OKRA.
Air Force Flight Lieutenant C For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as a Combat Controller on Operation OKRA.
Air Commodore Noel Gregory Derwort, CSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER.
Air Commodore Hayden Kelsey Marshall For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Deputy Commander Support Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from October 2013 to November 2014.
Group Captain R For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations during Operation OKRA.

Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)

Conspicuous Service Cross ribbon
Branch Recipient Citation
Navy Lieutenant Commander John David De Bomford, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For outstanding devotion to duty as the Marine Engineering Officer in HMAS Stuart from December 2013 to March 2015.
Chief Petty Officer S For outstanding achievement in the Australian Defence Force Counter Improvised Device Task Force.
Commander David Murray Walter, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For outstanding achievement as the Commander Engineer in HMAS Canberra.
Captain Bradley Ian White, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the Director of the Navy People Career Management Agency.
Army Major B For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty during Operation Bring Them Home in August 2014.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Geoffery Brennan For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 9th Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment and inaugural Commanding Officer of the 11th/13th Brigade Reinforcing Battle Group.
Lieutenant Colonel David Mark Edwards For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the School of Artillery.
Lieutenant Colonel Gavin Michael Keating For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel John George Papalitsas For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade 1 Capability Development Training within Headquarters Forces Command.
Lieutenant Colonel Jasmin Clarissa Shortt For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade 1 - Transitions, Directorate of Soldier Career Management - Army, Army Headquarters.
Major Mitchell John Watson For outstanding achievement as the Officer Commanding D Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel Martin Christopher White For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer 7th Signal Regiment.
Air Force Group Captain Robert Timothy Chipman For outstanding achievement as the Commander of Task Unit 630.1 during Operation OKRA.
Warrant Officer Brian Edward Holdcroft For outstanding devotion to duty as the Senior Training Manager of Air Surveillance Training at the Surveillance and Control Training Unit.
Squadron Leader J For outstanding achievement in establishing the Combat Control Capability for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Sergeant Daniel Scott Mackie For outstanding achievement as an Avionics Technician in Number 37 Squadron.
Squadron Leader Brendan Leslie Pearce For outstanding devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade 2 Capability Development, Headquarters Air Mobility Group.
Wing Commander Natasia Anne Pulford For outstanding achievement as the Joint Program Office Integrated Logistics Systems Coordinator, Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Systems Program Office.
Warrant Officer Colin Thomas Thackler For outstanding achievement as the Warrant Officer Engineer of the Air Component Coordination Element of Joint Task Force 639 for Operation RESOLUTE.
Group Captain Paul Anthony Wade For outstanding achievement as the Director Cyber Coordination Office and Head of the Information Operations Tiger Team.

Bar to the Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM and Bar)

Branch Recipient Citation
Navy Warrant Officer Debbie Ann Butterworth OAM, CSM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For meritorious devotion to duty as Ship's Warrant Officer in HMAS Success.

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)

Conspicuous Service Medal ribbon
Branch Recipient Citation
Navy Leading Seaman Mitchell John Austin For meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as Leading Seaman Propulsion Systems Marine Technician in HMAS Arunta from March 2014 to March 2015.
Warrant Officer Gordon Keith Davis For meritorious devotion to duty as Command Senior Sailor of NUSQN 725 and Senior Maintenance Unit Coordinator during 2013 and 2014.
Commander Narelle Melanie Devine, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For meritorious achievement as the Deputy Director-Cyber (Maritime) in Joint Capability Coordination Division.
Petty Officer David Robert Howard For meritorious devotion to duty as the Communications Systems and Navigation Aids Supervisor in HMAS Sirius.
Lieutenant Commander Petrus Martinus Jonker, RAN, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , For meritorious achievement as the Staff Officer Grade Two Logistics Operations within Headquarters Joint Task Force 639 on Operation RESOLUTE.
Army Lieutenant Colonel Dean Jamie Ashton For meritorious achievement as Deputy Director Curriculum, Australian Command and Staff College.
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Baker For meritorious devotion to duty as Senior Instructor of the All Corps Majors Course and Advanced Operations Course, Officer Training Wing, Land Warfare Centre.
Sergeant Mark Angelo Biviano For meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as a Rifle Platoon Sergeant in the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Warrant Officer Class One David Gregory Bromwich For meritorious achievement as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Chaplain Stephen Robert Brooks For meritorious achievement as the Brigade Coordination Chaplain, 3rd Brigade.
Sergeant Colin Roger Burrows For meritorious achievement as a movements specialist with the 2nd Commando Regiment and 1st Joint Movement Group.
Warrant Officer Class Two Daniel Colin Donald For meritorious achievement as the Supervisor Separations within the Directorate of Soldier Career Management - Army, Army Headquarters.
Corporal Dean Matthew George For meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as a Sniper Team Leader in the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Warrant Officer Class One Brad Graham For meritorious devotion to duty as the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel Carrissa Cherie Ibbott For meritorious achievements as the Deputy Director of Workforce Modelling Forecasting and Analysis - Army.
Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Phillip Laycock For meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as the Squadron Aviation Aircrewman Instructor in the 171st Aviation Squadron, 6th Aviation Regiment.
Major P For meritorious achievement as the Officer Commanding Joint Task Force 644 in August 2014.
Major R For meritorious achievement as a signals intelligence officer.
Sergeant S For meritorious achievement in the performance of duty while posted as a Company Operations Sergeant to the 2nd Commando Regiment during 2014.
Air Force Warrant Officer Gregory John Clive For meritorious achievement as the Squadron Warrant Officer of Combat Survival Training School.
Flying Officer Justin Troy Crosby For meritorious achievement as the Technical Training Manager at Number 35 Squadron.
Sergeant Billie-Jean Hewson For meritorious devotion to duty as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Orderly Room at Number 285 Squadron.
Flight Sergeant Gavin Todd Jones For meritorious achievement in the improvement of aviation safety critical maintenance at Number 92 Wing.
Squadron Leader P For meritorious achievement on Operation OKRA.
Squadron Leader Claire Lorraine Pearson For meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade Two Requirements and Collection Management at Headquarters Joint Operations Command.
Flight Lieutenant R For meritorious achievement during Operation OKRA
Squadron Leader Stephen Peter Wellings For meritorious devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer Combat Support Unit Rotation 12 while deployed on Operation ACCORDION from 3 October 2014 to 15 April 2015.

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