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- ↑ "Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) entry for Mrs Gina Madeline FAIRFAX". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
For eminent service to the community through leadership roles in charitable organisations, as an advocate for philanthropy, to arts administration, and to regional development.
- ↑ "Gina Fairfax AC Named 2022 Queensland Community Foundation Community Philanthropist of the Year". Tim Fairfax Family Foundation. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.