List of companions of the Order of Australia

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The Order of Australia is the only Australian order of chivalry. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement, meritorious service, or for both. At that time, Companion of the Order of Australia was the highest of three grades of the order (companion, officer, member).

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On 24 May 1976, the grade of Knight or Dame of the Order was established, displacing companion as the highest grade. On 3 June 1986, the knight/dame grade was abolished, and companion was once again the highest grade.

On 25 March 2014, the knight/dame grade was re-established, companion once again being relegated to the second highest grade of the order. The knight/dame grade was again abolished on 2 November 2015.

Divisions

The order has two divisions: general and military. In general, recipients who are not Australian citizens are appointed honorary companions, though there have been certain exceptions. (For example, Prince Philip's appointment as AC (mil.) was substantive. [1] )

Knights and dames

Seven companions have later been promoted to knight or dame of the Order of Australia: Sir John Kerr, Sir Gordon Jackson, Dame Quentin Bryce, Sir Peter Cosgrove, Dame Marie Bashir, Sir Angus Houston and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Australian companions

General Division

NameBornDiedNotabilityAwarded [2] Notes [3] [4]
Tony Abbott 1957–Politician. Prime Minister (2013–2015)2020 Q
Sir Peter Abeles 19241999Transportation magnate, founder of Thomas Nationwide Transport 1991 A
Frances Adamson 1961–Diplomat and public servant, Governor of South Australia2021 Q
Ross Adler 1944–Managing director Santos 1986–2000, Chair of Adelaide Festival Corporation Board 2005–, Chairman of Austrade 2007 Q
Dr Susan Alberti 1947–Businesswoman and philanthropist2016 A
Martin Albrecht 1939–Chairman, previously CEO (1985–2000), of Thiess, etc.2002 Q
Lucette Aldous 19382021Ballerina and ballet teacher2018 A
James Allsop 1953–Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia 2023 A
Prof Rose Amal 1965–Chemical engineer2018 Q
Prof Brian Anderson 1941–Academic (information and communications technology), President of the International Federation of Automatic Control 1990-932016 Q
John Anderson 1956_Politician, 11th Deputy Prime Minister of Australia 2022 Q
Dame Judith Anderson 18971992Stage and film actress1991 Q
Prof Kym Anderson 1950–Academic (agricultural economics)2015 Q
Daniel Andrews 1972–Politician, 48th Premier of Victoria 2024 K
Doug Anthony 19292020Politician, National Party Leader 1971–84, Deputy Prime Minister 1971–72 and 1975–832003 Q
Sir Tristan Antico 19232004Founder of Pioneer Concrete; champion horse breeder1983 A
Don Argus 1938–Philanthropist, businessman2010 A
John Armstrong 19081977 Senator 1937–62, minister, Lord Mayor of Sydney, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom 1977 A
Maj Gen Peter Arnison 1940–Land Commander Australia 1994–96, Governor of Queensland 1997–20032001-03-30
Austin Asche 1925–Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory 1987–93, Administrator of the Northern Territory 1993–971994 A
Phillip Aspinall 1959–Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane2021 Q
Tony Ayers 19332016Secretary of Departments of Aboriginal Affairs, Social Security, Community Services, Community Services and Health and Defence; Chairman of Canberra Raiders football team1993 A
Jim Bacon 19502004 Premier of Tasmania 1998–20042005 Q
Barbara Baker 1958–Judge, Governor of Tasmania2021 Q
Sir James Balderstone 19212014Chairman of AMP, Chairman of BHP, Deputy Chairman of Westpac, etc.1992 A
William Ball 19011986Academic and diplomat1978 Q
Faith Bandler 19202015Indigenous Australian and South Sea Islander Rights campaigner and activist2009 A
Colin Barnett 1950– Premier of Western Australia 2008–20172023 K
Prof Dame Marie Bashir 1930– Governor of New South Wales 2001–14; in 2014 she was promoted to Dame of the Order of Australia (AD)2001-03-30
Justice Tom Bathurst 1948–Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales 2011–present2014 Q Archived 2018-11-04 at the Wayback Machine
Prof Peter Baume 1935–Politician and cabinet minister; gastroenterologist; physician; clinical lecturer; Chancellor of the Australian National University; etc.2008 Q
Peter Beattie 1952– Premier of Queensland 1998–20072012 Q
Dame Beryl Beaurepaire 19232018Chairman of the Council of the Australian War Memorial 1991 Q
Kim Beazley 1948–Politician, Leader of the Opposition, Minister2009 A
Margaret Beazley 1951– Governor of New South Wales 2020 A
Tony Beddison 19482020Businessman, Philanthropist2016 Q
Franco Belgiorno-Nettis 19152006Co-Founder of the construction and engineering company Transfield 1997 A
Virginia Bell 1951–Justice of the High Court of Australia2012 A
Annabelle Bennett 1950–Chancellor, Bond University, Federal Court judge2019 Q
Dr David Bennett 1941– SJD, KC, Barrister, Commonwealth Solicitor-General 1998–20082008 Q
Prof Dame Valerie Beral 19462022Epidemiologist2010 Q
Prof Samuel Berkovic 1953– Neurologist, Laureate Professor of Medicine, University of Melbourne2014 A
Marcus Besen 19232023Expanded the Sussan retail chain, Philanthropist, Life Governor of the Australian National Gallery Foundation 2015 A Archived 2019-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
Morrish Besley 1927–Engineer, businessman, senior public servant, Chairman of the Commonwealth Bank (1988–1999)2002 A
Jill Elizabeth Bilcock 1948–Film editor2018 Q
Prof Arthur Birch 19151995Organic chemist1987 A
Ruth Bishop 19332022Virologist2019 Q
Sir Hermann Black 19041990Economist, schoolteacher, academic, government advisor, radio broadcaster, public-affairs commentator and Chancellor of the University of Sydney in the 1970s and 1980s.1986 Q
Michael Black 1940–Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia 1998 A
Prof Ruthven Blackburn 19132016For service to the development of academic medicine and medical education in Australia2006 A
Elizabeth Blackburn 1948–Scientist, Nobel laureate2010 A
Prof Geoffrey Blainey 1930–Historian2000 A
Cate Blanchett 1969–Two time Academy Award-winning actress (2005, 2014), environmentalist and humanitarian2017 Q
Dr Neal Blewett 1933–Academic, Professor; Politician, Cabinet Minister 1983–93; High Commissioner to the United Kingdom 1994–98; etc.1995 Q
Anna Bligh 1960– Premier of Queensland from 2007 to 20122017 A
David Block 19362021In recognition of service to governments and government administration1988 Q
David Boger 1939–Chemical engineer known for his studies of non-Newtonian fluids 2024 A
Richard Bonynge 1930–Operatic conductor2012 A
Kym Bonython 19202011Entrepreneur, art collector, Chairman of the SA Jubilee 150 Board, etc.1987 A
Peter Botten  ?–Oil and gas executive2019 A
Lionel Bowen 19222012Solicitor, council alderman and mayor, politician 1962–90, Deputy Prime Minister 1983–901991 A
Sir Nigel Bowen 19111994Solicitor, barrister, judge; politician, Attorney-General, Cabinet Minister.1988 A
Emeritus Prof Caroline Bower  ?–Epidemiologist, professor at the University of Western Australia2023 K

Arthur Boyd 19201999Artist1992 Q
Steve Bracks 1954–Premier of Victoria from 1999 to 20072010 Q
Prof Denise Bradley 19422020Higher education administrator; Vice-chancellor University of South Australia; Bradley Review of Higher Education (2008)2008 A
Sir Donald Bradman 19082001Cricketer1979 Q
Catherine Margaret Branson 1948–Former judge and president of the Australian Human Rights Commission 2018 Q
Dr John Jefferson Bray 19121995LL.D., poet, lawyer, academic, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia 1967–781979 Q
Sir Gerard Brennan 19282022 Chief Justice of the High Court 1995–981988 A
Jillian Broadbent 1948–Businesswoman2019 A
Em Prof Ted Brown 1938–For service to the engineering profession as a world expert in the field of rock mechanics2001 A
Robert Hanbury Brown 19162002Astronomer and physicist1986 Q
Prof Richard Bryant 1960–Medical researcher (psychotraumatology)2016 Q
Dame Quentin Bryce 1942–First woman admitted to the Queensland bar; Governor of Queensland; first woman Governor-General of Australia; in 2014 she was promoted to Dame of the Order of Australia (AD)2003-04-30
Sir John Bunting 19181995Secretary, Department of the Prime Minister 1959–68 & 1971–75; High Commissioner to the United Kingdom 1975–771982 A
Antony Burgess 1946–Researcher into the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer1998 Q
David Burke 1944–Neurophysiologist2019 Q
Sharan Burrow 1954–Industrial relations and human rights2019 Q
Eva Burrows 1929201513th General (world leader) of the Salvation Army 1994 A
Geoffrey Burnstock 19292020Neurobiologist2018 Q
Sir Francis Burt 19182004Queen's Counsel; Chief Justice of Western Australia 1977–88; Governor of Western Australia 1990–931988 Q
Richard Butler 1942–Diplomat; UN weapons inspector; Governor of Tasmania 2003–042003-09-05
Noel Butlin 19211991Education, particularly in the study of economic growth1991 Q [5]
Ita Buttrose 1942–Journalist and businesswoman2019 Q
Ed Byrne 1952– Neuroscientist, Vice-Chancellor of Monash University (2009–2014), etc.2014 A
Stella Bywaters 19192009For service to the international community, during an unsafe and dangerous period in Uganda, through the provision of humanitarian aid and nursing care to improve the lives of the sick, poor and dispossessed and to the Salvation Army 2005 Q
Dr Jean Calder c.19372022For humanitarian service in the Middle East; Bio 2005 A
Sir Bernard Callinan 19131995In recognition of service to the Public Service and the community1986 A
Ian Callinan 1937–Justice of the High Court of Australia 1998–20072003 A
Ashton Calvert 19452007For service to the development of Australian foreign policy2003 A
Prof Enid Campbell 19322010Distinguished legal scholar, first female professor and Dean of a law school2005 A
Sir Walter Campbell 19212004Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland 1982–85, Governor of Queensland 1985–921989 A
Karen Canfell  ?–Epidemiologist and cancer researcher2024 K
Les Carlyon 19422019Writer, historian2014 Q Archived 2019-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
Sir Roderick Carnegie 19322024Businessman, primarily working in the coal industry2003 Q
Rev Dr Peter Carnley 1937–Anglican Bishop, Archbishop of Perth 1981–2005, Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia 2000–052007 Q
Sir John Carrick 19182018Politician, senator 1971–83, minister 1975–832008 A
Lady (Maie) Casey 18921983Pioneer aviator, poet, librettist, biographer, memoirist and artist; wife of Governor-General Lord Casey1982 A
Cardinal Edward Cassidy 19242021Roman Catholic cardinal priest 1991, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity within the Vatican1990 Q
John Philip Chalmers 1937–In recognition of services to medical science, particularly in the field of cardiovascular physiology1991 Q
Robert Champion de Crespigny 1950–For service to the mining industry, to business, and to the community in the areas of cultural preservation and education2002 Q
Dr Victor Chang 19361991Cardiothoracic surgeon and pioneer of modern organ transplantation1986 A
Prof Jeremy Chapman 1953– Nephrologist, Renal physician, Transplant surgeon2015 A Archived 2016-03-10 at the Wayback Machine
Alex Chernov 1938–Governor of Victoria2012 A
Prof Ian Chubb 1943–Vice Chancellor and President of the Australian National University 2001–20112006 Q
Cardinal Edward Clancy 19232014 Catholic Archbishop of Sydney 1983–20011992 A
Prof Graeme Clark 1935–Developed the Cochlear implant 2004 A
Dr Gregory John Clark 1938–Physicist2018 A
Sir Lindesay Clark 18961986Technical Managing Director Western Mining Corporation 1933–19621975 Q
Prof Manning Clark 19151991Historian1975 Q
Dr Megan Clark  ?–Geologist, Chief Executive Officer of the CSIRO 2009-20142014 Q
Prof Adrienne Clarke 1938–Scientist, academic and researcher2004 A
Dist Prof Judith Clements  ?–Biological scientist2015 Q
Leigh Clifford 1948–Businessman2022 Q
John Coates 1950–President of the Australian Olympic Committee 2006 Q
Mike Codd 1939–Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet1991 A
Prof Peter Colman 1944–Medical researcher (structural biology)2017 Q
David Albert Cooper 19492018HIV/AIDS researcher, immunologist, professor at the University of New South Wales2018 Q
Max Corden 19272023Economist2001 A
Prof Sir John Cornforth 19172013Scientist, 1975 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1991 A
Margaret Court 1942–Tennis player2021 A
Suzanne Cory 1942–Biomedical researcher1999 A
Peter Costello 1957–Lawyer, politician, cabinet minister, etc.2011 A
Richard Court 1947– Premier of Western Australia 2003 Q
Alan Cowman 1954–Malaria researcher2019 Q
William Cox 1936–Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania 1995–2004, Governor of Tasmania 2004–20081999 Q
Prof Brendan Crabb 1966– Research scientist, Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health2015 A Archived 2018-11-04 at the Wayback Machine
Ewan Crawford 1941–Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania 2008-20132014 Q Archived 2018-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
James Crawford 19482021Academic and practitioner in the field of public international law.2013 Q
Sir John Crawford 19101984For eminent and meritorious public service and services to commerce, industry, trade, agriculture, learning and international relations1978 A
Simon Crean 19492023Australian politician and trade unionist2024 K
Justice Susan Crennan 1945–Justice of the High Court of Australia 2008 A
Michael Crouch 19332018Industrialist, philanthropist2017 Q
MajGen Paul Cullen 19092007Decorated field commander in World War II, founding President of Austcare, founder of Mainguard merchant bank1988 A
Charles Curran 1938–For service to business and commerce2006 Q
David Curtis 19272017In recognition of service to medicine and science, particularly in the fields of research and administration1992 A
Betty Cuthbert 19382017Olympic champion athlete2018 A
Helen Cutler 19231990For public and community service to the people of New South Wales1980 Q
Douglas Daft 1943–CEO of Coca-Cola Amatil 2000–042005 Q
Dist Prof James Dale  ?–Agricultural scientist2022 A
Leonard Gordon Darling 19212015For service to the arts through vision, advice and philanthropy2004 A
Marilyn Ann Darling 1943–For service to the development, advancement and growth of visual arts2009 A
Jack Davenport 19201996For service to business and industry and to the community1991 Q
David David 1940–Craniofacial surgeon1988 A
Glyn Davis 1959–Academic; Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne 2002 A
Chris Dawson  ?– Governor of Western Australia 2023 A
Sir Daryl Dawson 1933–Justice of the High Court of Australia 1982–971988 A
Paul de Jersey 1948–KC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Governor of Queensland 2000 Q
Prof David de Kretser 1939–Medical researcher; Governor of Victoria 2006–20112006 Q
Sir William Deane 1931–Justice of the High Court of Australia 1982–95; Governor-General 1996–20011988 A
Dr Elizabeth Dennis 1943–Plant molecular biologist2019 A
Prof Derek Denton 19242022Scientist renowned for his research exploring the nature of consciousness in animals2005 A
Sir Peter Derham 19252008Businessman and philanthropist2001 A
Linda Dessau 1953– Governor of Victoria 2015-; Judge, Family Court of Australia 1995-20132017 A
Prof Peter Doherty 1940–Veterinary surgeon, medical researcher, 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1997 Australian of the Year 1997 A
Alexander Downer 1951–Politician, longest-serving Minister for Foreign Affairs (1996–2007), etc.2013 A
Reg Downing 19041994In recognition of service to politics and government1979 Q
John Doyle 1945–KC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia 2002 Q
Robert Doyle 1953–State Politician (Victoria), Lord Mayor of Melbourne2017 Q
Sir Russell Drysdale 19121981Artist1980 Q
Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop 19071993Surgeon, Army Officer, Prisoner of War1987 Q
Ross Dunning 1942–For service to the development of transport systems, particularly the development of modern and efficient rail services, to the export economy, to the construction industry, and to the community through support for cultural activities and charitable organisations2002 A
Don Dunstan 19261999QC, Premier of South Australia 1967–68 & 1970–791979 Q
LtGen Sir Donald Dunstan 19232011 Chief of the General Staff 1977–82, Governor of South Australia 1982–911991 A
Max Dupain 19111992Photographer1992 A
Dame Mary Durack 19131994Author, historian1989 Q
Sir John Eccles 19031997Neurophysiologist, 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1990 A
Sir Llew Edwards 19352021 Deputy Premier of Queensland 1978–83, Chancellor of the University of Queensland 1993–20091989 A
Prof Nathan Efron 1954–Researcher (clinical optometry), President of the Australian College of Optometry 2012-2015 Q
Bob Ellicott 19272022Politician2017 A
Herb Elliott 1938–Olympic athlete2002 Q
Sr Mary Bernice Elphick 19212008For service to medicine and to the community as a pioneer in the development of health care and as a driving force in the success of the multi-disciplinary initiatives established at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Sydney.2006 A [4]
Roy Emerson 1936–World No. 1 tennis player2019 A
Ted Evans 19412020Economic policy development1999 Q
Prof Gareth Evans 1944– Minister for Foreign Affairs 1988–19962012 Q
Elizabeth Evatt 1933–Chief Judge of the Family Court of Australia and the first female judge of an Australian Federal Court1995 Q
John Fahey 19452020Politician 1984–2001, Premier of New South Wales 1992–95, Federal Minister for Finance 1996–20012002 A
Gina Fairfax Philanthropist2022 Q
James Fairfax 19332017Businessman, philanthropist2010 A
Lady (Mary) Fairfax 19222017Philanthropist2005 A
Timothy Vincent Fairfax 1946–Australian philanthropist, as a major supporter of the visual arts2014 A
Prof Sir Marc Feldmann 1944–Immunologist, researcher (chronic immune disease)2014 Q Archived 2018-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
Prof Mike Fellows 1952–Academic (computer science)2016 Q Archived 2019-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
Frank Fenner 19142010Virologist1989 A
Charles Fenton 19122009In recognition of service to the Parliament of Tasmania and to the community1982 A
Bill Ferris 1942–For service to the community through a range of philanthropic endeavours, as a leader in support of medical research, and to business and commerce through ongoing roles supporting Australian exports, venture capital and private equity2008 A
Michael Field 1948– Premier of Tasmania 2003 Q
Dr Alan Finkel 1953–Neuroscientist, Chief Scientist of Australia (2016–20)2022 A
John Finnis 1940–Legal philosopher2019 Q
Tim Fischer 19462019Politician, National Party of Australia leader 1990–99, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia 1996–99, etc.2005 A Archived 2009-09-11 at the Wayback Machine
Kaarene Fitzgerald 19452003Founder and Executive Director of SIDS and Kids1999 A
Tony Fitzgerald 1941–KC, Judge of the Federal Court 1981–84, best known for the Fitzgerald Inquiry into corruption 1987–89, etc.1991 A
Frank Flynn 19062000In recognition of service to medicine, particularly through research into Aboriginal eye health and to the community1993 A
Leneen Forde 1935–Chancellor of Griffith University 2000–15, Governor of Queensland 1992–971993 A
Lindsay Fox 1937–Transportation magnate2008 A
Russell Fox 19202013In recognition of service to the law and to government1989 Q
Dawn Fraser 1937–Australian freestyle champion swimmer2018 Q
Malcolm Fraser 1930201522nd Prime Minister of Australia 1975–83, chair of Care International 1988 Q
Prof Ian Frazer 1953–Creator of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer2012 Q
Prof Ken Freeman 1940–Astronomer and astrophysicist2017 Q
Robert French 1947–Chief Justice of the High Court2010 A
Dame Phyllis Frost 19172004Welfare worker and philanthropist, known for her commitment to unpopular causes, most notably helping women prisoners1992 A
Prof John Funder 1940–Medical researcher, Executive Director, Obesity Australia2015 A
Justice Stephen Gageler 1958–Justice of the High Court of Australia 2012-; Solicitor-General of Australia from 2008 to 20122017 A
Peter Gago 1957–Winemaker2017 Q
Rhonda Galbally 1948–Social equity advocate2019 A
Geoff Gallop 1951–Academic, politician, Premier of Western Australia 2001–062008 Q
Aaron Jonna Gandel 1935–Philanthropist2017 Q
Pauline Gandel  ?–Philanthropist2019 A
Carrillo Gantner 1944–Theatre and festival director2019 A
Margaret Gardner 1954–University vice-chancellor (RMIT University, Monash University)2020 A
Prof Ross Garnaut 1946–Economist2017 Q
Sir Harry Gibbs 19172005QC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 1981–871987 Q
Prof Richard Gibbs 1950s–Geneticist, researcher (genetics and human genome sequencing)2014 Q Archived 2018-11-04 at the Wayback Machine
Julia Gillard 1961–27th Prime Minister of Australia 2010-20132017 A
Gerald Gleeson 19282017Secretary of the NSW Premier's Department1989 A
Murray Gleeson 1938–Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales 1988–98, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 1998–20081992 A
Sir James Gobbo 19312021QC, Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria 1978–94, Governor of Victoria 1997–20001993 A
David Gonski 1953–Business and commerce as a company director2007 Q
Charles Goode 1938–Chairman of ANZ Bank since 1995, company director, etc.2001 Q
Jacqueline Goodnow 19242014In recognition of service to research into child development and education in the discipline of psychology1992 Q
Evonne Goolagong Cawley 1951–World No. 1 tennis player2018 A
Michelle Gordon 1964–Judge of the High Court of Australia 2019 A
Sir John Gorton 1911200219th Prime Minister of Australia 1968–711988 Q
Dist Prof Jenny Graves 1941–Geneticist2022 A
Prof Adele Green 1952–For service to medical research through significant advances made in the field of the epidemiology of skin cancer and ovarian cancer, to public health including improved Indigenous health, and for leadership in the wider scientific community.2004 Q
Prof Anne Green Physicist and astronomer2022 Q
Sir Guy Green 1937–Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania 1973–95, Governor of Tasmania 1995–2003, Administrator of the Commonwealth 20031994 A
Nick Greiner 1947– Premier of New South Wales 1994 Q
Reg Grundy 19232016Media and television entrepreneur2008 Q
Dame Margaret Guilfoyle 19262020Senator, first woman to be a member of Cabinet, Minister for Social Security 1975–80, Minister for Finance 1980–832005 Q
William Gummow 1942–Justice of the High Court of Australia 1995–20121997 A
Sir William Gunn 19142003Chairman of the Australian Wool Board 1990 A
Mukesh Haikerwal 1960–Medical doctor and former Australian Medical Association federal president2018 A
James Haire 1946–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.2013 A
Glenda Halliday  ?–Neuroscientist, professor at the University of Sydney2023 K
Sir Rupert Hamer 19162004 Premier of Victoria 1972–81; for service to the arts, particularly as Chairman of the Victoria State Opera, and to the community1992 A
Catherine Hamlin 19242020Obstetrician and gynaecologist; For service to gynaecology in developing countries particularly in the field of fistula surgery and for humanitarian service to improving the health, dignity and self-esteem of women in Ethiopia.1995 A
Peter Hannaford 1939–Scientist, academic, professor2023 A
Geoffrey Colin Harcourt 19312021Academic economist and author, in the fields of Post-Keynesian economics, capital theory and economic thought.2018 Q
Ted Harris 1927–Community service1989 Q
Ralph Harry 19172002High Commissioner to Singapore 1956–57; Director of ASIS 1958–60; Ambassador to the United Nations; Director of the Australian Institute of International Affairs1980 Q
Allan Hawke 19482022Public administration at senior levels2010 Q
Bob Hawke 1929201923rd Prime Minister of Australia 1983–911979 A
John Hay 19422016Vice-Chancellor of the University of Queensland 1996–20072004 A
Bill Hayden 19332023Politician, Foreign Minister 1983–88, Governor-General 1989–961989-02-16
Kenneth Hayne 1945–Justice of the High Court of Australia 1997–20152002 Q
Sir Bernard Heinze 18941982Professor of Music at the University of Melbourne; Professor of Music, conductor and Director of the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music 1976 A
Peter Henderson 19282016Secretary to the Department of Foreign Affairs1985 A
Dr Ken Henry 1957–Secretary to the Treasury2007 A
Sir William Heseltine 1930– Private Secretary to the Sovereign 1986–901988 A
Dr Basil Hetzel 19222017Medical researcher who has made a major contribution to combating iodine deficiency1990 Q
Sir Leo Hielscher 1926–Senior Queensland public servant and administrator2004 Q
Prof Dorothy Hill 19071998For service to geology particularly as a palaeontologist and to research and learning; first female professor at an Australian university1993 A
Robert Hill 1946– Minister for Defence (2001–06), Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations (2006–09)2012 Q
David Martin Hoare 19322022Business executive2019 A
David Hogarth  ?–For service to the legal profession and to the community1983 Q
Professor Ary Hoffmann  ?–Geneticist and evolutionary biologist2022 A
Professor Peter Høj 1957–Biochemist2019 A
Sir John Holland 19142009Construction magnate; For service to the community, particularly to youth and in the field of medical research1988 Q
Rev Peter Hollingworth 1935–Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane; 23rd Governor-General 2011-06-29
Prof Fred Hollows 19291993 Ophthalmologist 1991 Q
Prof Andrew Holmes 1943–Scientist (Chemistry)2017 A
Catherine Holmes 1956– Chief Justice of Queensland 2020 A
Janet Holmes à Court 1943–Businesswoman in the construction, wine and cattle industries2007 A
A. D. Hope 19072000Poet1981 A
Robert Hope 19191999For service to the law, to government, to learning and conservation1989 A
Prof Stephen Hopper 1951–Foundation Professor of Plant Conservation Biology at the University of Western Australia2012 Q
John Howard 1939–25th Prime Minister of Australia 1996–20072008 Q
Barry Humphries 19342023Actor and Comedian2023 K
Belinda Hutchinson 1953–Businessperson and philanthropist2020 Q
Prof David Hunter  ?–Epidemiologist and Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine at Oxford Population Health2023 K
Sir Brian Inglis 19242014Services to industry and technology KtB 1988 Q
Hugh Jackman 1968–Actor and advocate for poverty eradication2019 Q
Sir Gordon Jackson 19241991Businessman; 1983 promoted to Knight of the Order of Australia (AK)1976 A
Margaret Jackson 1953–Chairwoman of Qantas 2003 Q
Robert Jackson 19111991Under Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the United Nations Organisation1986 Q
Marjorie Jackson-Nelson 1931–Olympic athlete, Governor of South Australia 2001–072001-08-27
Dist Prof Chennupati Jagadish 1957–Physicist and academic2016 A
MajGen William "Digger" James 19302015National President of the RSL1998 A
MajGen Michael Jeffery 19372020Military commander, Governor of Western Australia, Governor-General of Australia 1996 Q
Peter (Richard Norman) Johnson 19572003Inaugural Chancellor of the University of Technology, Sydney2002 A
Bob Johnston 19242023Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia 1986 Q
Dr Barry Jones 1932– Minister for Science and Technology (1983–84), Minister for Science (1984-87), Minister for Science and Small Business (1987–88), Minister for Science, Customs and Small Business (1988–90)2014 Q Archived 2016-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
Prof Rhys Jones 1948–Mechanical and aerospace engineer2018 A
Deirdre Jordan 1926–Academic and educator, particularly with Aboriginal communities1989 A
Dr Robert Joss 1941–Banking and finance executive2016 A
Alan Joyce 1966–Aviation executive2017 Q
Prof Peter Karmel 19222008Economist, academic, First Vice-Chancellor of Flinders University 1966, Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University 1982–871976 A
Justice Patrick Keane 1952–Justice of the High Court of Australia 2013–present, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia 2010-13, Queensland Solicitor-General 1992-20052015 Q
Michael Keating 1940–Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet1996 A
Bill Kelty 1948–For service to the trade union movement, particularly through the establishment of the universal system of superannuation2008 Q
David Kemp 1941–Politician2017 A
Jeff Kennett 1948– Premier of Victoria 1992–992005 A
Sir John Kerr 19141991 Governor-General 1974–77; inaugural Principal Companion; inaugural Principal Knight.1975-02-14
Sir William Keys 19232000Company director. National Secretary, 1961–1978, then National President, 1978–1988, Returned Services League of Australia1988 Q
Nicole Kidman 1967–Academy Award-winning actress (2003) and humanitarian2006 A
Susan Kiefel 1954–Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia2011 Q
Sir James Killen 19252007Barrister, politician, Minister2004 Q
William John Kilpatrick 19061985Community service1981 A
Dr Priscilla Kincaid-Smith 19262015For service to medicine, particularly in the field of nephrology1989 Q
Len King 19252011Politician, Cabinet Minister; lawyer, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia 1978–951987 Q
Malcolm Kinnaird 19332014For service through the development of public policy in the defence procurement, infrastructure and energy sectors, and to business2009 Q
Michael Kirby 1939–Justice of the High Court of Australia 1996–20091991 A
Sir Richard Kirby 19042001President of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. For distinguished service to the advertising industry in Australia and to the Herbert Vere Evatt Memorial Foundation.1985 A
James Kirk  ?–Chairman of the Australian Bicentennial Authority1988 Q
Joan Kirner 19382015 Premier of Victoria (1990–92)2012 Q
Prof David William Kissane 1951–Psychiatrist specialising in psycho-oncology and palliative medicine2018 A
Sir Frank Kitto 19031994Justice of the High Court of Australia 1950–701983 A
Prof Peter Klinken 1953–Medical researcher2017 Q
Sir John Knott 19101999Service to industry and the community1981 Q
Dame Leonie Kramer 19242016For service to Australian literature, to education and to the community1993 A
Kurt Lambeck 1941–Geophysicist2021 Q
John Landels 19302020Chairman of the National Grid Management Council1996 Q
John Landy 19302022 [6] Olympic athlete; Governor of Victoria 2001–06.2001-03-30
Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins 1943–Chancellor of La Trobe University2019 A
John Laurie 19312022Consulting engineer2003 Q
Rod Laver 1938–Tennis player2016 A
Phillip Law 19122010Prominent in Antarctic exploration and research1995 A
Hieu Van Le 1954– Governor of South Australia 2014–20212016 Q
Mark Leibler 1943–For service to business, to the law, particularly in the areas of taxation and commercial law, to the Jewish community internationally and in Australia, and to reconciliation and the promotion of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians2005 A
Jim Leslie 19222012Managing director of Mobil Oil Australia, Chairman of Qantas 1980-891993 A
John Levi 1934–First Australian to be ordained as a rabbi2021 A
Prof Melissa Little 1963–Medical researcher2023 A
Catherine Livingstone 1955–Businesswoman and chancellor of University of Technology Sydney 2024 A
George (Peter) Lloyd 19202022Aviator2016 Q
Prof Mal Logan 19312022Geographer and university administrator1996 A
Prof Alan Lopez 1951–Academic, Scientist2016 Q
Brian Loton 19292022Industrialist1989 A
Sir Frank Lowy 1930–Businessman and philanthropist2000 A
Geoffrey Lucas 19121992Service to the law1983 Q
Prof Stephen Lynch  ?–Surgeon (liver transplant specialist)2015 Q
Ian Macfarlane 1946–Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) 1996–20062004 A
Jenny Macklin 1952–Politician2023 K
Sir Charles Mackerras 19252010Classical conductor1997 A
Chief Justice John Macrossan 19302008For service to the law, to higher education and the arts1993 Q
Justice Barry Maddern 19371994President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission 1992 Q
David Malcolm 19382014Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia 1988–20051992 A
Emeritus Professor Lew Mander 19392020Organic chemist specialising in plant growth hormones2018 A
Prof Barry Marshall 1951–Received the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work with Helicobacter pylori 2007 A
Prof Villis Marshall  ?–Director of Urology at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Chancellor of St John Ambulance Australia 2006 A
Prof Jennifer L. Martin  ?–Scientist specialising in biochemistry and protein crystallography applied to drug-resistant bacteria2018 A
Chief Justice Wayne Martin 1952– Chief Justice of Western Australia (2006–2018)2012 Q
Sir Anthony Mason 1925–Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 1987–951988 A
Keith Mason 1947–For service to the law and legal scholarship, to the judicial system in New South Wales, to the Anglican Church, and to the community2003 A
Sir Brian Massy-Greene 19161991For service to banking, to industry and to the community1989 A
Justice Christopher Maxwell 1953–President of Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria 2005–present2015 Q
James May 19342021For service to the advancement of vascular surgery throughout the world, particularly through pioneering the introduction of endoluminal methods for the treatment of diseased arteries, placing Australia in the forefront internationally in this field2001 Q
Prof Lord (Robert) May 19362020President of the Royal Society, London 2000–051998 A
Lorraine Mazerolle 1964–Criminologist and researcher2024 A
David McAllister 1963–Ballet dancer2021 Q
Prof Janet Susan McCalman 1948–Social historian and academic2018 A
Rev Dr Davis McCaughey 19142005 Governor of Victoria 1986–921987 Q
Doug McClelland 1926–Minister, President of the Senate, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom1987 Q
Malcolm McCusker 1938–Governor of Western Australia2012 A
Donald McDonald 1938–Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2006 Q
Prof Trevor McDougall 1952–Scientist specialising in ocean thermodynamics2018 A
Richard McGarvie 19262003 Governor of Victoria 1992–971994 Q
Mark McGowan 1967–Politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia 2024 K
Sir Charles McGrath 19101984For service to industry1981 A
Michael McHugh 1935–Justice of the High Court of Australia 1989–20051989 Q
Sir Malcolm McIntosh 19452000For service to excellence in scientific and technological research1999 A
Sir Laurence McIntyre 19121981For public service1979 A
James McKay  ?–For service to the spiritual and physical wellbeing of the people of outback Australia1998 A
Bruce McKellar 1941–For eminent service to science, particularly the study of theoretical physics, as an academic, educator and researcher, through seminal contributions to scientific development organisations, and as an author and mentor.2014 A
Justice Carmel McLure 1955–President of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Western Australia 2009–162016 Q Archived 2019-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
Julian McMahon  ?–Anti-death penalty barrister2017 Q
Justice Margaret McMurdo 1954–For service to the law and judicial administration in Queensland, particularly in the areas of legal education and women's issues, to the support of a range of legal organisations, and to the community.2007 Q
Sir James McNeill 19161987For service to industry1986 Q
Leycester Meares 19091994Public servant1985 A
Prof Harry Messel 19222015Physicist and conservation advocate2006 A
Prof Em Donald Metcalf 19292014Cancer researcher, Professor Emeritus of the University of Melbourne1993 Q
Dr Ken Michael 1938– Governor of Western Australia 2006–112006 A
Howard Michell 19132012For service to the wool industry and to the arts1990 Q
Naomi Milgrom  ?–Businessperson2020 Q
Jacques Miller 1931–Immunologist2003 Q
Nancy Millis 19222012Microbiologist1990 Q
Bernard Mills 19202011Engineer, Professor of Physics (Sydney), pioneer radio astronomer (Mills Cross Telescope)1976 Q
Jonathan Mills 1963–Composer and festival director2024 K
Harold Mitchell 19422024Businessman and Philanthropist2010 Q
Dame Roma Mitchell 19132000First female appointed Queen's Counsel, first female appointed Judge, Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia 1968–91, Governor of South Australia 1991–961991 A
Dr Graeme Moad 1952–Polymer chemist2022 A
Prof Tanya Monro 1973–Physicist and Chief Defence Scientist2022 Q
Sir John Moore 19151998President of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission 1986 A
Max Moore-Wilton 1943–Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet2001 A
Terry Moran 1947–Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet2012 A
Hugh Morgan 1940–Mining industry executive2002 Q
Prof Sir Peter Morris 19342022Nuffield Professor of Surgery Emeritus at the University of Oxford2004 Q
Sam Mostyn c. 1965–Businesswoman and 28th Governor General 2024 K
Rev Dr Gordon Moyes 19382015Founder of the Wesley Mission 2002 A
Justice James Muirhead 19251999Royal Commissioner into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody1991 A
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch 19092012Philanthropist1989 Q
Rupert Murdoch 1931–For service to the media, particularly the newspaper publishing industry1984 A
Prof Brendan Murphy 1955–Nephrologist and Chief Medical Officer2022 Q
Ken Myer 19211992Philanthropist1976 A
Sidney Baillieu Myer 19262022For service to business and commerce, to government and to the community1990 A
Allen Myers 1947–Barrister, academic, businessman, landowner and philanthropist2016 A
Maria Myers  ?–Philanthropist2016 A
Jacques Nasser 1947–Chairman BHP; for service to business and commerce; philanthropist2017 Q
Sir Eric Neal 1924–CEO of Boral, Director of John Fairfax Holdings, BHP, Coca-Cola Amatil and AMP, Chairperson of Westpac, Governor of South Australia 1996–20011988 A
Bill Neilson 19251989 Premier of Tasmania 1978 Q
Geoffrey Nettle 1950–Judge of the High Court of Australia 2019 A
Bernhard Neumann 19092002Mathematician1994 Q
Maurice Newman 1938–Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, chair of the board of the Australian Securities Exchange, Chancellor of Macquarie University 2002 A
Olivia Newton-John 19482022Supporter of cancer research; singer/songwriter2019 A
John Niland 1940–Businessman and academic2001 A
Dr Helen Nugent 1949–Company director2022 A
Sir Sidney Nolan 19171992Artist1988 Q
Professor Kathryn North  ?–Paediatric physician, neurologist, and clinical geneticist2019 A
Prof Sir Gustav Nossal 1931–Research biologist, Chairman of the CSIRO 1989 Q
Bernard O'Brien 19241993Microsurgeon; bio 1991 Q
Rev Gerald O'Collins 19312024Catholic theologian and academic2006 A
Prof Ian O'Connor 1957–Academic, Vice Chancellor and President of Griffith University2017 Q
Lowitja O'Donoghue 19322024Chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC)1999 A
Dame Bridget Ogilvie 1938–Biomedical research, particularly related to veterinary and medical parasitology2007 A
Emeritus Prof Mary O'Kane 1954–Scientist, Chief Scientist and Engineer of Government of New South Wales 2008–182016 A
Sir Mark Oliphant 19012000Physicist, Professor, Governor of South Australia 1972–771977 A
Margaret Olley 19232011Artist2006 Q
James O'Sullivan  ?–For service to law enforcement and commitment to excellence in reshaping and introducing wide-ranging reforms in the Queensland Police Service2001 Q
Emeritus Prof Robert Ouvrier 1940–Physician (paediatric neurology), President of International Child Neurology Association 2006-20102016 A
Kerry Packer 19372005Businessman1983 A
Roslyn Packer 1937–Philanthropist2016 Q
Sir Arvi Parbo 19262019Businessman1993 Q
Justice Kevin Parker 19372023Vice-president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia2008 Q
Dr Martin Parkinson 1958–Public Servant; Economist2017 A
Percy Partridge 19101988For service to education & educational research, particularly in the field of social sciences1978 A
John Pascoe 1948–Judge, businessman, company director, Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia 2004–17, Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia 2017–present2016 A
Nicholas Paspaley 1948–For service to business development and trade, to the Australian pearling industry, and to the community1999 A
John Passmore 19142004Philosopher1992 Q
Andrew Peacock 19392021Australian politician, Foreign Minister 1975–80, Leader of the Opposition 1983–85 & 1989–901997 Q
Jim Peacock 1937–Molecular biologist1994 A
Cardinal George Pell 19412023Catholic Archbishop of Sydney (2001–2014), Cardinal (2003– ), etc.2005 Q
Gary Pemberton  ?–For service to business and finance, to public sector reform, and to the community, particularly medical research organisations concerned with children's health1999 Q
Prof David Penington 19302023For service to medicine and to the community, particularly in the field of medical education and health care1988 A
Stan Perron 19222018Businessman and philanthropist2019 A
Prof Philip Pettit 1945–Academic, philosopher, political theorist2017 Q
John Phillips 19332009Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria 1998 A
Sir James Plimsoll 19171987Public servant and diplomat1978 A
George Polites 19182019For service to industrial relations1984 A
Prof Robert Porter 1932–Neuroscientist2001 A
Lady (Primrose) Potter 1931–Philanthropist2003 Q
Lawrie Powell  ?–For service to medicine and medical research particularly in the field of gastroenterology and liver disease1990 Q
Cheryl Praeger 1948–Mathematician2021 A
Jeanne Pratt  ?–Philanthropist2002 Q
John B. Prescott 1940–Managing director of BHP 1996 Q
Leo Radom 1944–Computational chemist2019 Q
John Ralph 1932–For service to Australian industry as an advocate of "continual improvement" in international competitiveness and in the strategic assessment of long term public policy, particularly in the area of tax reform, and for contributions in the interest of the wider community including social development, education, leadership initiatives for the young and charitable organisations.2000 Q
Mike Rann 1953–Third-longest serving Premier of South Australia 2002–2011, longest serving Labor leader 1994–2011, Member of Parliament 1985–2011; Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom 2013-2014, Australia's Ambassador to Italy, Albania, Libya and San Marino and Australia's Permanent Representative to the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme 2014–present.2016 A
Eric Reece 19091999 Premier of Tasmania 1975 Q
Lloyd Rees 18951998Landscape painter1985 A
Thomas Reeve 1923–For service to medicine and to academic and clinical surgery, particularly in the field of endocrinology1994 A
MajGen Sir William Refshauge 19132009Director-General Army Medical Services in Korea, Honorary Physician to Queen Elizabeth II 1955–64, Director-General of the Commonwealth Department of Health 1960–73, Secretary-General of the World Medical Association 1973–76, etc.1980 Q
Prof Gordon Reid 19231989Academic, Professor of politics, Vice-Chancellor University of Western Australia 1978–82, Governor of Western Australia 1983–891986 Q
Prof Janice Reid 1947–Academic (medical anthropology), Vice-Chancellor University of Western Sydney 1998-20132015 A
Jack Renshaw 19091987Deputy Premier 1959–64 and Premier of New South Wales 1964–651979 A
Margaret Reynolds 1941–Politician, Senator 1983–99, Minister 1987–902023 A
Dennis Richardson 1947–Diplomat and public servant2019 Q
Prof Ezio Rizzardo 1943–Scientific technological researcher specialising in polymer chemistry2018 A
Archie Roach 19562022Songwriter, singer, Aboriginal activist2023 A
Sir Rutherford Robertson 19132001For service to biological sciences1980 A
Bruce Gregory Robinson 1956–Endocrinologist2020 A
Prof Jeffrey Victor Rosenfeld 1952–Neurosurgeon2018 A
Jennifer Rowe 1948–Author2019 A
AirMshl Sir James Rowland 19221999 Chief of the Air Staff 1975–79, Governor of New South Wales 1981–891987 A
Eric Rudd 19101999For service to the mineral and petroleum industries1984 A
Kevin Rudd 1957–26th Prime Minister of Australia2019 Q
Geoffrey Rush 1951–Actor2014 A
Graeme Ryan 1938–For service to science and to higher education, particularly in the fields of medical research and medical education1994 A
Carlo Salteri 19202010Co-founder of Transfield, founder of Tenix 2002 A
Graeme Samuel 1946–Businessman and Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission2010 Q
Gordon Samuels 19232007QC, Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Chancellor of the University of New South Wales 1976–94, Governor of New South Wales 1996–20011987 Q
Kerry Sanderson 1950– Governor of Western Australia 2014–182016 Q Archived 2016-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
Rear Adm Kevin Scarce 1952–Commander Training Command – Navy, Head of Maritime Systems, Governor of South Australia 2007–20142008 A
Brian Schmidt 1967–Astrophysicist, Nobel Prize Laureate (Physics, 2011), etc.2013 A
Dame Margaret Scott 19222019Founding Director of The Australian Ballet School2005 Q
Sir Walter Scott 19031981Founded Australia's first management consultancy firm, WD Scott 1979 A
Harry Seidler 19232006Architect1987 Q
Patricia Margaret Selkirk 1942–Plant biologist and ecologist2022 Q
Sir Nicholas Shehadie 19262018National representative Rugby Union 1947–58, Lord Mayor of Sydney 1973–751990 Q
Dr Peter Shergold 1946–Academic, public servant, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 2003–082007 A
Prof John Shine 1946–Biochemist, molecular biologist2017 Q
Alfred Moxon Simpson 19102011For eminent and meritorious service to business and industry1978 Q
Prof Stephen Simpson 1957–Academic researcher (biological and biomedical science), Academic Director of Charles Perkins Centre of the University of Sydney 2012–present2015 Q
Ian Sinclair 1929–Australian politician, National Party of Australia Leader 1984–89, Speaker of the House of Representatives 1998-982001 A
Rear Adm Peter Sinclair 1934–Deputy Chief of Navy, Governor of New South Wales 1990–961992 Q
Prof Peter Singer 1946–Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and Laureate Professor at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne 2012 Q
Ralph Slatyer 19292012For service to science and technology and its application to industry development.1993 Q
Prof Em J. J. C. Smart 19202012For service to education particularly in the field of philosophy1990 Q
Maree Smith  ?–Neuropathic pain researcher2019 Q
Neil Andrew Smith  ?–For service to the community, particularly through administration of the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal (1983) Trust Fund1984 Q
Richard (Dick) Smith 1944–Entrepreneur, businessman, aviator, political activist, philanthropist2015 Q
Thomas Weetman Smith 19012000For service to the law and to legal institutions1990 A
Victor Smorgon 19132009Industrialist, philanthropist2007 Q Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
Erica Lee Smyth 1952–Geologist and senior mining executive2018 Q
Prof David Solomon 1929–Academic (polymer chemistry and plastics)2016 Q
Lady (Marigold) Southey 1928– Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria 2006 A
Virginia Margaret Spate 19372022Art historian, author and academic2018 Q
Dr Michael Spence 1962–Academic; Vice-Chancellor of University of Sydney 2008-20202017 A
James Spigelman 1946–For service to the law and to the community through leadership in bringing about change in attitudes to the administration of justice for a more fair and equitable society, and to the support of the visual arts.2000 Q
Prof Fiona Stanley 1946–For service to maternal and child health research, particularly in peri-natal and infant problems, and for her contributions to improving aboriginal and community health1996 Q
Keith Steel 19171996For service to industry, General Manager of the Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP Limited) 1966–791981 Q
Glenn Stevens 1958–Economist, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia 2006–162016 Q
Kerry Stokes 1940–For service to business and commerce through strategic leadership and promotion of corporate social responsibility, to the arts through executive roles and philanthropy, and to the community, particularly through contributions to organisations supporting youth2008 Q
Shane Stone 1950–KC, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory 1995–992006 Q
Sir Laurence Street 19262018Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales 1989 Q
Prof Hugh Stretton 19242015Historian, academic economist2004 Q
Russell Strong 1938–For service to medicine as a pioneer in the development of new techniques and improved clinical performance in the field of liver transplant surgery and to advancing world knowledge in this area2001 A
Grant Sutherland 1945–For service to science in the field of human genetics research and to the human genome project and, in particular, for his contribution to the discovery of the importance of 'fragile chromosomes' in the field of inherited diseases1998 A
Dame Joan Sutherland 19262010Opera singer1975 Q
Prof Nicholas Talley 1956–Gastroenterologist2018 A
Sir Arthur Tange 19142001For eminent and meritorious public service.1977 Q
Noel Tanzer 1931–For service to public sector reform, particularly through the commercialisation of government enterprises, to the development of social welfare policies and to the community1994 A
Hugh Taylor 1947–For service to medicine in the field of ophthalmology, particularly through renowned work in the prevention of river blindness in the third world, to academia through research and education related to the prevention of eye disease, and to the development of policy on eye health in indigenous communities.2001 Q
Prof Maree Rose Teesson  ?–Medical specialist in prevention and treatment of substance abuse disorders2018 A
Deborah Terry  ?–Psychology scholar and academic administrator2024 A
San Hoa Thang 1954–Professor of chemistry, specialising in polymer chemistry and materials science2018 Q
Colin Thiele 19202006Author1977 Q
Anthony William Thomas 1949–Nuclear physicist2020 A
Sally Thomas 1939–Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory (1992–2009), Administrator of the Northern Territory (2011–), Chancellor of Charles Darwin University (2010–)2014 A
Roy Francis Thompson  ?–Philanthropist supporting medical research, emergency rescue, educational, sporting and cultural organisations, and real estate and land developer in Queensland.2018 A
John Tonkin 19021995 Premier of Western Australia 1977 Q
John Toohey 19302015Justice of the High Court of Australia 1987–981988 A
Arthur Trendall 19091995Art historian and classical archaeologist1976 A
Sir Donald Trescowthick 19302024For service to the community, to the arts and to sport1991 A
Ken Tribe 19142010For service to the arts, particularly in the field of music1989 Q
Emeritus Professor Patrick Troy 19362018Urban and regional planner and academic2019 A
Warren Truss 1948–Former Federal National Party leader2019 A
Barry Tuckwell 19312020Classical French horn player1992 A
Malcolm Turnbull 1954–Lawyer, banker and politician. Prime Minister (2015–2018)2021 A
John Uhrig 1928–Chairman Santos 2000 Q
Peter Underwood 19372014 Governor of Tasmania 2009 Q
Tom Uren 19212015Boxer, soldier, politician2013 A
John Walter Utz 19282011For service to business and to industry1989 A [7]
Sir James Vernon 19102000Industrial Chemist, Director of CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining Company) 1958-821980 A
Dr Michael Vertigan 1941–For service as a community leader in public administration, through development of far reaching fiscal policy reform; in business and industry, through focusing on strategic investment for sustainable economic growth; and in education through university governance2004 A
Sir William Vines 19162011Managing director, International Wool Secretariat; Chairman, Wool Review Committee; nla1 nla2 obit; KtB 1987 Q
Nanette Stacy Waddy 19152015For service to medical education and to the community particularly in the field of drug and alcohol abuse1988 Q
Nancy Wake 19122011War hero: "The award recognises the significant contribution and commitment of Nancy Wake, stemming from her outstanding actions in wartime, in encouraging community appreciation and understanding of the past sacrifices made by Australian men and women in times of conflict, and to a lasting legacy of peace"2004-02-22
Ron Walker 19392018For service to business, the arts and the community, and to raising the profile of Australia internationally with significant benefit for tourism and employment.2003 A
Stanley Wallis  ?–For service to business and manufacturing through strategic development of globally competitive enterprises, to enhancing the reputation of Australia internationally through reform of financial institutions and the taxation system, and to the community through support for medical research.2002 Q
Robert Walsh 19171983For services to medicine1982 Q
Kate Warner 1948–28th Governor of Tasmania 2017 A
Justice Marilyn Warren 1951–For service to the judiciary and to the legal profession particularly the delivery and administration of law in Victoria, to the community in areas affecting the social and economic conditions of women and to forensic medicine internationally.2005 Q
Dr Robin Warren 19372024Discovered Helicobacter pylori in 1979. Awarded 2005 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2007 A
Sir Bruce Watson 19282008For leadership in a range of fields of endeavour covering industry and commerce, the arts, and education and for developing medical research facilities of international standard in Australia2004 A
Dr Ian Watt 1950–Public servant, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 2011-142016 Q
Penelope Wensley 1946–Australian diplomat, Governor of Queensland2011 A
Sir Frederick Wheeler 19141994Secretary to the Treasury1979 A
Gough Whitlam 1916201421st Prime Minister of Australia 1972–751978 Q
Ray Whitrod 19152003For service to Australian law enforcement (Queensland Police Commissioner), to victims of crime and to the community1993 A
Judith Whitworth 1944–For service to the advancement of academic medicine and as a major contributor to research policy and medical research administration in Australia and internationally2001 Q
Dr Paul Wild 19232008Chairman of the CSIRO 1986 A
Peter Wilenski 19391994For service to international relations and to public sector reform, particularly through fostering the implementation of social justice and equity principles1994 Q
Helen Williams 1945–Senior public servant2019 A
Prof Keryn Williams 1949–Medical scientist (Ophthalmology)2017 A
Peter Wills  ?–For service to social and economic advancement through the development of public policy in relation to funding for biomedical research and evolving biotechnology industries2001 Q
Sir Ronald Wilson 19222005Justice of the High Court of Australia 1979–891988 A
Sir Henry Winneke 19081985Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Governor of Victoria 1982 A
Justice John Winneke 19382019President of the Victorian Court of Appeal2004 Q
Professor Carl Wood 19292011Service to the discipline of obstetrics and gynaecology particularly through the development of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and its application to human infertility1995 A
Alan Woods 19301990Senior public servant; Secretary to the Departments of Defence, Resources and Energy, etc.1989 A
Justice Sir Edward Woodward 19282010For contributions to Australian public life, particularly in the areas of public administration, social justice, cultural diversity, education and advocacy for people with mental illness2001 Q
Roger Woodward 1942–Classical pianist1992 Q
Richard Woolcott 19272023For service to international relations and to Asia Pacific economic co-operation.1993 Q
Hal Wootten 19222021For service to human rights, to conservation, to legal education and to the law1990 Q
Neville Wran 19262014 Premier of New South Wales 1976–861988 A
John Wylie 1961–Chairperson of the Australian Sports Commission2022 A
Sir Geoffrey Yeend 19271994Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Secretary to Cabinet1986 A
Jeannette Young 1963–Governor of Queensland; Chief Health Officer2022 Q
Sir John Young 19192008Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria 1974–911989 A
Dr John Yu 1934–For service to the provision and development of "state of the art" paediatric care and research, to children's rights, to education, and to the decorative and visual arts2001 Q
Mr. Yunupingu 19562013Musician, songwriter, teacher, advocate, etc.2014 A
Carla Zampatti 19422021Fashion designer and businesswoman2009 Q
Sir David Zeidler 19181998Chemist and industrialist1990 Q

Military Division

NameBornDiedNotabilityAwarded [2] Notes [4]
GEN John Baker 19362007 Vice-Chief of the Defence Force 1992–95, Chief of Defence Force 1995–981995 A
ADML Chris Barrie 1945– Vice-Chief of the Defence Force 1997–98, Chief of Defence Force 1998–20022001 A
ADML Alan Beaumont 19342004 Vice-Chief of the Defence Force 1989–1992, Chief of Defence Force 1993–951992 A
GEN Sir Phillip Bennett 19282023 Governor of Tasmania 1987–95; Chief of the Defence Force 1984–871985 Q
AIRMSHL Mark Binskin 1960 Chief of Air Force (2008–2011), Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2011–2014), Chief of the Defence Force (2014– )2014 A
LTGEN John Coates 19322018 Chief of the General Staff 1990–921992 A
LTGEN Peter Cosgrove 1947– Chief of the Australian Army 2000–02. Subsequently, General Cosgrove, Chief of the Defence Force 2002–05; 2014 promoted to Knight of the Order (AK) on appointment as Governor-General2000-03-25
AIRMSHL David Evans 19252020 Chief of Air Staff 1982–851984 Q
AIRMSHL Ray Funnell 1935– Vice-Chief of the Defence Force 1986–87, Chief of the Air Staff 1987–921989 Q
LTGEN Ken Gillespie 1952– Vice Chief of the Defence Force/Chief of Joint Operations and Chief of Army 2011 A
GEN Peter Gration 1932– Chief of Army 1984–87, Chief of the Defence Force 1987–931988 A
LTGEN John Grey 1939– Chief of the General Staff 1992–951995 Q
GEN Sir Francis Hassett 19182008 Chief of General Staff 1973–75, Chief of the Defence Force Staff 1975–771975 Q
ACM Angus Houston 1947– Chief of the Defence Force 2005–2011; 2015 promoted to Knight of the Order of Australia (AK)2008 A
ADML David Johnston 1962– Chief of the Defence Force 2024–Present2022 Q
ADML Mike Hudson 19332005 Chief of the Naval Staff 1985–911987 Q
LTGEN David Hurley 1953– Chief Capability Development Group 2003-07, Chief of Joint Operations 2007-08, Vice-Chief of the Defence Force, 2008–11. Subsequently, General Hurley, Chief of the Defence Force 2011–14, Governor of New South Wales (2014–2019), Governor-General of Australia (2019–present)2010 A
VADM Ian Knox 19332024 Vice-Chief of the Defence Force 1987–891989 Q
VADM David Leach 19282020 Chief of the Naval Staff 1982–851984 Q
LTGEN Peter Leahy 1952– Chief of Army 2002–082007 Q
VADM Ian MacDougall 19382020Maritime Commander Australia 1989–90, Chief of the Naval Staff 1991–94, Commissioner NSW Fire Brigades 1994–2003, Chair CRC Bushfires 2003–07, etc.1993 Q [4]
AIRMSHL John Newham 19302022 Chief of the Air Staff 1985–871986 Q
LTGEN Lawrence O'Donnell 1933 Chief of the General Staff 1987–901989 Q
HRH Prince Philip 19212021Consort of HM The Queen; 2015 promoted to Knight of the Order of Australia (AK)1988 Q [1]
LTGEN John Sanderson 1940Commander United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, Chief of the General Staff 1995–97, Chief of Army 1997–1998, Governor of Western Australia 2000–05.1994 A
ADML Sir Victor Smith 19131998 Chief of Naval Staff 1968–70, Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee 1970–751975 Q
VADM Sir David Stevenson 19181998 Chief of Naval Staff 1973–761976 A

Honorary companions

CountryNameBornDiedNotabilityAwarded [2] Notes [4]
Flag of Japan.svg Shinzo Abe 19542022 Prime Minister of Japan 2006–07 and 2012–2031 August 2022
Flag of Samoa.svg Tofilau Eti Alesana 19241999Foreign Minister of Samoa 1984–85 and 1988–986 July 1994
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Armitage 1945–United States Deputy Secretary of State1 July 2010
Flag of Myanmar.svg Aung San Suu Kyi 1945–In recognition of her outstanding leadership and great personal courage in the struggle to bring democracy to Burma 24 May 1996
Flag of Chile.svg Michelle Bachelet 1951–President of Chile 2006–2010, 2014–; Executive Director of UN Women 5 Oct 2012
Flag of France.svg Francis Blanchard 19162009Second longest-serving Director-General of the International Labour Organization26 Jan 1990
Flag of India.svg Agnesë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu 19101997(Best known as "Mother Teresa of Calcutta"). Roman Catholic nun, Humanitarian26 Jan 1982
Flag of France.svg Jacques Cousteau 19101997In recognition of service to the environment, conservation and marine exploration26 Jan 1990
Flag of Japan.svg Koichiro Ejiri 19202015Chairman of Mitsui and Company Ltd; Chairman of Mitsubishi; etc.6 Feb 1992
Flag of the United States.svg Charles Feeney 19312023For eminent service and contributions to philanthropy, particularly to Australia's health, research and higher education sectors.10 Aug 2022
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sir Peter Gadsden 19292006For service to Australian/British relations, particularly as Chairman of the Britain-Australia Bicentennial Committee26 Jan 1988
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flag of the United States.svg Sir Barry Gibb 1946–Musician, singer-songwriter and record producer; member of the Bee Gees 27 Jan 2022
Flag of Singapore.svg Goh Chok Tong 1941– Prime Minister of Singapore 1990–20041 Feb 2005
Flag of the United States.svg John Gorman 1931–Physician and medical researcher19 July 2024 [8]
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alexandre Hay 19191991President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).26 Jan 1990
Flag of Japan.svg Takashi Imai 1929–Chairman of Nippon Steel (1998-2003); Director: Nippon Life Insurance, Nippon T & T, Japan Securities Finance Co; etc.8 July 2003
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Ker Conway 19342018Author and academic12 Jun 2013 [9] [10]
Flag of New Zealand.svg Sir John Key 1961–For eminent service to Australia-New Zealand relations18 July 2017
Flag of Japan.svg Yorihiko Kojima 1941–For eminent service to advancing Australia-Japan bilateral trade and economic relations9 April 2015 [11]
Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Ku-Taek 1946–Chairman and CEO of POSCO; Chairman of World Steel Association; etc.16 March 2006
Flag of South Africa.svg Nelson Mandela 19182013 President of South Africa 14 Jun 1999
Flag of the United States.svg James Mattis 1950– United States Secretary of Defense 9 Aug 2021
Flag of India.svg Zubin Mehta 1936–Indian conductor of classical music17 Aug 2022
Flag of Japan.svg Akio Mimura 1940–Representative Director & President of Nippon Steel 28 Sep 2012
Flag of Greece.svg Constantine Mitsotakis 19182017 Prime Minister of Greece 6 Feb 1992
Flag of Japan.svg Minoru Murofushi 19312016Chairman, ITOCHU Corporation; Chairman, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry; etc.8 July 2003
Flag of Japan.svg Shigeo Nagano 19001984Chairman of Nippon Steel; President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry; etc.26 Jan 1980
Flag of Japan.svg Saburo Okita 19141993For service to international relations between Australia and Japan17 May 1985
Flag of Turkey.svg Turgut Özal 19271993 Prime Minister of Turkey 8 Feb 1991
Flag of New Zealand.svg Sir Geoffrey Palmer 1942– Prime Minister of New Zealand 1989–908 Feb 1991
Flag of South Korea.svg Tae-Joon Park 19272011For eminent service to Australian/Korean relations, particularly trade.8 Feb 1991
Flag of Malaysia.svg Tunku Abdul Rahman 19031990First Prime Minister of Malaysia 26 Jan 1987
Flag of East Timor.svg José Ramos-Horta 1949–President of Timor-Leste 2007-2012, etc.25 Nov 2013
Flag of Guyana.svg Sir Shridath Ramphal 19282024Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations 1975–9026 Jan 1982
Flag of France.svg Michel Rocard 19302016 Prime Minister of France 6 Feb 1992
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Mark Rutte 1967– Prime Minister of the Netherlands 9 Oct 2019 Archived 2019-10-09 at the Wayback Machine
Flag of Japan.svg Eishiro Saitō 19112002For service to Australia-Japan business relations26 Jan 1988
Flag of Japan.svg Hiroshi Saitō 1939–For service to Australia-Japan business relations14 Oct 1997
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lord (Edward) Shackleton 19111994For service to Australian/British relations, particularly through the Britain/Australia Society26 Jan 1990
Flag of New Zealand.svg Sir Brian Talboys 19212012 Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand 1975–8126 Jan 1982
Flag of New Zealand.svg Prof Stuart Ross Taylor 19252021For outstanding service to science, particularly in the fields of geochemistry and cosmochemistry4 Sep 2008
Flag of New Zealand.svg Dame Kiri Te Kanawa 1944–New Zealand opera singer26 Jan 1990
Flag of Japan.svg Eiji Toyoda 19132013For service to Australian/Japanese relations, particularly the Australian automotive industry21 Sep 1993
Flag of Japan.svg Shoichiro Toyoda 19252023For service to Australian manufacturing, particularly for his contribution to the industrial development of the Australian automotive industry14 Jun 1999
Flag of Denmark.svg Jørn Utzon 19182008Architect of the Sydney Opera House 17 May 1985
Flag of Indonesia.svg Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono 1949–President of Indonesia9 March 2010
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Prof Rolf Zinkernagel 1944–Co-recipient with Professor Peter C. Doherty of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine14 Jun 1999

Former companions

NameBornDiedNotabilityAwarded [2] Notes [4]
Brian Burke 1947–Premier of Western Australia 1983–881988 Q [1] Honour cancelled in 1995 [4] [12]
H. C. "Nugget" Coombs 19061997Australian economist, senior public servant, 1st Governor of the Reserve Bank, etc.1975 Q [13] Resigned in 1976 when AK created. [4] [14]
Richard Pratt 19342009Businessman1998 Q [15] Resigned from the Order: refer Gazette No. S 40, 22 Feb 2008. [4]
Patrick White 19121990Author1975 Q [13] Resigned in 1976 in protest at the sacking of the Whitlam government in 1975. [4] [16]
Dyson Heydon 1943–Judge of the High Court of Australia 2004 QResigned from the Order in 2022 in the wake of an independent 2020 inquiry which found that he had sexually harassed six junior court staff. [17] [18]

Announcements of appointments of companions

A list of links to announcements of all awards appears on the Governor-General's website. [19]

Gen = General Division; Mil = Military Division; Hon = Honorary award; Tot = Total
DateGazetteTopicGenTotMilTotHonTotTotalref
14 Feb 1975Appointment of John Robert Kerr 11001
9 Jun 19751975 S113 1975 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) (Includes awards for H. C. "Nugget" Coombs and Patrick White who later resigned.)67229 QB 1975 [13]
1976Resignation of Nugget Coombs (Awarded 1975 Q) [13] −168
1976Resignation of Patrick White (Awarded 1975 Q) [13] −157
26 Jan 19761976 Australia Day Honours5101313 AD 1976 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
7 Jun 1976 1976 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 11114 QB 1976 Archived 2016-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 19771977 S0071977 Australia Day Honours21316 AD 1977
11 Jun 19771977 S102 1977 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 31619 QB 1977 Archived 2016-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 19781978 S0151978 Australia Day Honours31922 AD 1978 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
6 Jun 19781978 S097 1978 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 42326 QB 1978
26 Jan 19791979 Australia Day Honours52831 AD 1979 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
Jun 19791979 Queen's Birthday Honours43235 QB 1979
26 Jan 19801980 Australia Day Honours23437 AD 1980 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 1980Honorary award: Shigeo Nango1138
Jun 19801980 Queen's Birthday Honours43842 QB 1980
26 Jan 19811981 Australia Day Honours34145 AD 1981 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
Jun 19811981 Queen's Birthday Honours24347 QB 1981
26 Jan 19821982 S0131982 Australia Day Honours44751 AD 1982 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 1982Honorary awards: Mother Teresa, Shridath Ramphal and Brian Talboys 3454 [20]
Jun 19821982 Queen's Birthday Honours14855 QB 1982
26 Jan 19831983 S0131983 Australia Day Honours35158 AD 1983
Jun 19831983 S1131983 Queen's Birthday Honours25360 QB 1983
26 Jan 19841984 S0211984 Australia Day Honours35663 AD 1984 Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
Jun 19841984 S2121984 Queen's Birthday Honours1572566 QB 1984
26 Jan 19851985 S0171985 Australia Day Honours46170 AD 1985
17 May 1985Honorary awards: Saburo Okita and Jørn Utzon 2672
Jun 19851985 S1981985 Queen's Birthday Honours1673 QB 1985 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 19861986 S0181986 Australia Day Honours56678 AD 1986
Jun 19861986 Queen's Birthday Honours6721785 QB 1986 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 19871987 Australia Day Honours37588 AD 1987
26 Jan 1987Honorary award: Tunku Abdul Rahman 1789
Jun 19871987 Queen's Birthday Honours8831898 QB 1987
26 Jan 19881988 S0201988 Australia Day Honours139619112 AD 1988 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 1988Honorary awards: Peter Gadsden and Eishiro Saitō 29114
Jun 19881988 S1591988 Queen's Birthday Honours (Includes award to Brian Burke which was subsequently cancelled.)11107110126 QB 1988 [1]
26 Jan 19891989 S0291989 Australia Day Honours11118137 AD 1989
16 Feb 1989Appointment of Bill Hayden 1119138
Jun 19891989 S1921989 Queen's Birthday Honours9128313150 QB 1989
26 Jan 19901990 S0171990 Australia Day Honours4132154 AD 1990 Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 1990Honorary awards: Francis Blanchard, Jacques Cousteau, Alexandre Hay, Lord Edward Shackleton and Kiri Te Kanawa 514159
Jun 19901990 S1411990 Queen's Birthday Honours9141168 QB 1990 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 19911991 S0131991 Australia Day Honours10151178 AD 1991
8 Feb 1991Honorary awards: Turgut Özal, Geoffrey Palmer and Park Tae-joon 317181
Jun 19911991 S1481991 Queen's Birthday Honours7158188 QB 1991
26 Jan 19921992 S0091992 Australia Day Honours9167215199 AD 1992 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
6 Feb 1992Honorary awards: Koichiro Ejiri, Constantine Mitsotakis and Michel Rocard 320202
Jun 19921992 S1271992 Queen's Birthday Honours6173208 QB 1992
26 Jan 19931993 S0081993 Australia Day Honours8181216 AD 1993 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
Jun 19931993 S1561993 Queen's Birthday Honours (Includes Ian MacDougall AC (mil) who does not appear in the "It's an Honour" database.)5186116222 QB 1993 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
21 Sep 1993Honorary award: Eiji Toyoda 121223
26 Jan 19941994 S0071994 Australia Day Honours7193117231 AD 1994
Jun 19941994 S1901994 Queen's Birthday Honours4197235 QB 1994
6 Jul 1994Honorary award: Tofilau Eti Alesana 122236
26 Jan 19951995 S0081995 Australia Day Honours3200118240 AD 1995
Jun 19951995 S1961995 Queen's Birthday Honours2202119243 QB 1995
1995Cancellation of award to Brian Burke (Awarded QB 1988)−1201242
26 Jan 19961996 S0121996 Australia Day Honours2203244 AD 1996 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
24 May 1996Honorary award: Aung San Suu Kyi 123245
Jun 19961996 S1852017 Special Honours List4207249 2017
Jun 19961996 S1851996 Queen's Birthday Honours4207249 QB 1996
26 Jan 19971997 S0131997 Australia Day Honours4211253 AD 1997 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
Jun 19971997 S1911997 Queen's Birthday Honours1212254 QB 1997 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
14 Oct 1997Honorary award: Hiroshi Saitō 124255
26 Jan 19981998 S0141998 Australia Day Honours6218261 AD 1998
Jun 19981998 S2421998 Queen's Birthday Honours (Includes award for Richard Pratt who subsequently resigned.)2220263 QB 1998 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine [15]
26 Jan 19991999 S0161999 Australia Day Honours5225268 AD 1999 pp.1–17 pg.18
Jun 19991999 S2141999 Queen's Birthday Honours3228271 QB 1999 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
Jun 1999Honorary awards: Nelson Mandela, Shoichiro Toyoda and Rolf Zinkernagel 327274
26 Jan 20002000 S0102000 Australia Day Honours2230276 AD 2000
25 Mar 2000Appointment of LtGen Peter Cosgrove 120277
Jun 20002000 S2732000 Queen's Birthday Honours4234281 QB 2000 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 20012001 S0152001 Australia Day Honours8242121290 AD 2001
30 Mar 2001Appointments of Peter Arnison, Marie Bashir and John Landy 3245293
Jun 20012001 S1862002 Queen's Birthday Honours8253301 QB 2001
27 Aug 2001Appointment of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson 1254302
26 Jan 20022002 S0062002 Australia Day Honours8262310 AD 2002 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
Jun 20022002 S1602002 Queen's Birthday Honours8270318 QB 2002 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 20032003 S0052003 Australia Day Honours4274322 AD 2003
30 Apr 2003Appointment of Quentin Bryce 1275323
Jun 20032003 S1692003 Queen's Birthday Honours8283331 QB 2003
8 Jul 2003Honorary awards: Takashi Imai and Minoru Murofushi 229333
5 Sep 20032003 S341Appointment of Richard William Butler 1284334
26 Jan 20042004 S0042004 Australia Day Honours (Includes Dyson Heydon who does not appear in the "It's an Honour" database.)7291341 AD 2004
22 Feb 2004Appointment of Nancy Wake 1292342
14 Jun 20042004 S1672004 Queen's Birthday Honours7299349 QB 2004
26 Jan 20052005 S0012005 Australia Day Honours7306356 AD 2005
1 Feb 20052005 S019Honorary appointment: Goh Chok Tong 130357
13 Jun 20052005 S0812005 Queen's Birthday Honours7313364 QB 2005
26 Jan 20062006 S0012006 Australia Day Honours (Includes Sr Mary Bernice Elphick who does not appear in the "It's an Honour" database.)8321372 AD 2006 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
16 Mar 2006Honorary appointment: Lee Ku-Taek 131373
12 Jun 20062006 S0752006 Queen's Birthday Honours7328380 QB 2006 (notes)
26 Jan 20072007 S0022007 Australia Day Honours6334386 AD 2007 (notes)
11 Jun 20072007 S100 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 5339122392 QB 2007 Archived 2015-12-22 at the Wayback Machine (Gen) (Mil)
28 Sep 20072007 S192Order of Wearing392
26 Jan 20082008 S0012008 Australia Day Honours6345123399 AD 2008 Archived 2015-12-22 at the Wayback Machine (Gen Archived 2014-02-13 at the Wayback Machine ) (Mil Archived 2014-02-13 at the Wayback Machine )
22 Feb 20082008 S040Resignation of Richard Pratt (Awarded QB 1998)−1344398
9 Jun 20082008 S106 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 8352406 QB 2008 (notes)
4 Sep 20082008 S177Honorary Appointment of Stuart Ross Taylor 132407 2008 S177 Archived 2014-03-07 at the Wayback Machine
26 Jan 20092009 S0042009 Australia Day Honours3355410 AD 2009 (notes Archived 2014-02-13 at the Wayback Machine )
8 Jun 20092009 S084 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 3358124414 QB 2009 (notes Archived 2016-03-15 at the Wayback Machine )
26 Jan 20102010 S003 2010 Australia Day Honours 4362418 AD 2010 (Gen Archived 2018-03-28 at the Wayback Machine ) (Mil Archived 2016-03-15 at the Wayback Machine )
9 Mar 20102010 S024Honorary Appointment of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono 133419 2010 S24
14 Jun 20102010 S084 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 5367424 QB 2010 Archived 2014-02-12 at the Wayback Machine (notes)
1 Jul 20102010 S102Honorary Appointment of Richard Armitage 134425 2010 S102
26 Jan 20112011 S003 2011 Australia Day Honours 2369125428 AD 2011 (Gen) (Mil Archived 2016-03-14 at the Wayback Machine )
13 Jun 20112011 S092 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 1370429 QB 2011 (notes Archived 2016-03-14 at the Wayback Machine )
29 Jun 2011 Peter Hollingworth 1371430
26 Jan 20122012 S001 2012 Australia Day Honours 5376435 AD 2012 (notes)
Jun 2012 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 8384443 QB 2012 (notes)
28 Sep 20122012 S152Honorary Appointment of Akio Mimura 135444 2012 S152
5 Oct 20122012 S160Honorary Appointment of Michelle Bachelet 136445 2012 S160
26 Jan 2013 2013 Australia Day Honours 4388449 AD 2013 Archived 2017-02-18 at the Wayback Machine (notes Archived 2017-02-18 at the Wayback Machine }
12 Jun 2013 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 1389450 QB 2013 Archived 2017-02-18 at the Wayback Machine (notes Archived 2017-02-18 at the Wayback Machine )
12 Jun 2013Honorary Appointment of Jill Ker Conway 137451 Honorary AC [9] [10]
25 Nov 20132013 1742Honorary Appointment of José Ramos-Horta 138452 2013 1742
26 Jan 2014 2014 Australia Day Honours 7396126460 AD 2014 Archived 2017-02-18 at the Wayback Machine (Gen} (Mil)
9 Jun 2014 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 7403467 QB 2014 (notes)
26 Jan 2015 2015 Australia Day Honours 5408472 AD 2015 (notes)
9 Apr 2015Honorary Appointment of Yorihiko Kojima 139473 2015 0503
8 Jun 2015 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 8416481 QB 2015 Archived 2016-03-19 at the Wayback Machine (notes)
26 Jan 2016 2016 Australia Day Honours 10426491 AD 2016 Archived 2017-02-18 at the Wayback Machine (notes)
13 Jun 2016 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 13439504 QB 2016 Archived 2017-01-08 at the Wayback Machine (notes)
26 Jan 2017 2017 Australia Day Honours 11450515 AD 2017 (notes)
12 Jun 2017 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia) 15465530 QB 2017(notes)
18 Jul 2017Honorary Appointment of Sir John Key 140531 2017 00815
26 Jan 2018 2018 Australia Day Honours 16481547 AD 2018

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11 Jun 2018 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours 10491557 QB 2018 Archived 2018-06-12 at the Wayback Machine

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26 Jan 2019 2019 Australia Day Honours 19510576 AD 2019 (notes)
10 Jun 2019 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours 12522588 QB 2019
26 Jan 2020 2020 Australia Day Honours 5527593 AD 2020
8 Jun 2020 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours 3530596 QB 2020
26 Jan 2021 2021 Australia Day Honours 4534600 AD 2021
14 Jun 2021 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours 5539605 QB 2021
26 Jan 2022 2022 Australia Day Honours 7546612 AD 2022
27 Jan 2022Honorary Appointment of Sir Barry Gibb 141613 2022 G00061
13 Jun 2022 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours 8554127622 QB 2022
10 Aug 2022Honorary Appointment of Chuck Feeney 142623 C2022 G00715
17 Aug 2022Honorary Appointment of Zubin Mehta 143624 C2022 G00734
31 Aug 2022Honorary Appointment of Shinzo Abe 144625 C2022 G00809
26 Jan 2023 2023 Australia Day Honours 6560631 AD 2023
11 Jun 2023 2023 King's Birthday Honours 6560637 KB 2023
26 Jan 2024 2024 Australia Day Honours 4570641 AD 2024
10 Jun 2024 2024 King's Birthday Honours 6576647 KB 2024

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Notes and citations

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 1988 Queen's Birthday Honours Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine , 13 June 1988, Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, Special Issue No. S159, pg.1
  2. 1 2 3 4 Date Awarded
    A or AD = Australia Day List (26 January)
    K or KB / Q or QB = King's/Queen's Birthday List (Second Monday in June)
  3. ↑ The primary content of this "Notes" column is the reference to the recipient's entry in the "It's an Honour" data base - refer to the #It's an Honour section of this page for more information.
    The intention is that the number of references to the "It's an Honour" data base will be equal to the number of references in the "It's an Honour" data base.
    (In early January 2017 there were 501 references in both this article and the "It's an Honour" database.)
    Secondary contents are explanatory references and comments - refer to the #Notes section of this page for more information.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 At least seven recipients do not appear in the "It's an Honour" database:
  5. ↑ The announcement of Noel Butlin's appointment as a Companion was made in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in June 1991, but was made effective from 1 April 1991, the day before Butlin died - refer to the QB 1991 Archived 2016-03-25 at the Wayback Machine Gazette for the correct information.
  6. ↑ Hedge, Mike (2022-02-25). "Athletics great John Landy dies, aged 91". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  7. ↑ "Obituary - John Walter Utz - Obituaries Australia". oa.anu.edu.au. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  8. ↑ "Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia" (PDF). Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  9. 1 2 O'Grady, Pamela (12 June 2013). "Order Of Australia - Honorary AC - Jill Ker Conway" (PDF). Governor General of Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
  10. 1 2 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours List Archived 2017-02-18 at the Wayback Machine , www.gg.gov.au
  11. ↑ Yorihiko Kojima Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine , Honorary AC, 9 April 2015.
  12. ↑ Peter Mickelburough (6 June 2013). "Social leaders stripped of honours after falling from grace". Herald Sun . heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
    Peter Mickelborough (19 January 2014). "Achievers stripped of their Australian honours after disgrace". Sunday Herald Sun. heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 1975 Queen's Birthday Honours List Archived 2014-02-12 at the Wayback Machine , www.gg.gov.au
  14. ↑ "Nugget" Coombs Archived 2014-03-23 at the Wayback Machine , Australian Academy of Science
  15. 1 2 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours List Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine , www.gg.gov.au
  16. ↑ Patrick White, Patrick White Speaks. (Retrieved 12 April 2014.) It is often stated that Patrick White resigned for the same reason that "Nugget" Coombs did, namely, in protest at the introduction of the level of Knight and Dame into the Order of Australia in May 1976. It is true that White's resignation came after that event, but it was not because of it. According to his own testimony, White's reason was the dismissal of the elected government of Gough Whitlam by the Governor-General Sir John Kerr in November 1975. Kerr had been influential in persuading White to accept the award in the first place.
  17. ↑ "Former high court judge Dyson Heydon resigns as member of the Order of Australia". the Guardian. 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  18. ↑ Commander-in-Chief, Governor-General and. "Order of Australia - Notice of Resignation - October 2022". www.legislation.gov.au. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  19. ↑ "Australian Honours Lists | Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia". Archived from the original on 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
  20. ↑ "The awards and recipients". The Canberra Times . Vol. 56, no. 16, 922. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 26 January 1982. p. 10. Retrieved 25 May 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  21. ↑ David Petraeus - Honorary Officer (AO) in the Military Division Archived 2016-04-02 at the Wayback Machine , 3 November 2009, Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, Special Issue No. S172

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