The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following appointments and awards:COMPANION OF THE ORDER IN THE GENERAL DIVISIONThe Honourable Dr Annabelle Claire BENNETT AO SCWoollahra NSW 2025For eminent service to the law, and to the judiciary, particularly in the field of intellectual property, to higher education, and to sports arbitration.
Professor Ruth Frances BISHOP AOVIC
For eminent service to global child health through the development of improved vaccines for paediatric gastroenteritis, and to medical research.
Professor David James BURKE AOCastlecrag NSW 2068For eminent service to neurophysiology, to innovative treatments for spinal cord and brain trauma injuries, and to professional medical organisations.
Ms Sharan Leslie BURROWBelgium
For eminent service to industrial relations at the national and international level, to social equity, and as a champion of human rights in developing countries.
Ms Ita Clare BUTTROSE AO OBENSW
For eminent service to the community through leadership in the media, the arts, and the health sector, and as a role model.
Professor Alan Frederick COWMANNorth Melbourne VIC 3051For eminent service to the biological sciences, notably to molecular parasitology, to medical research and scientific education, and as a mentor.
Emeritus Professor John Mitchell FINNISSA
For eminent service to the law, and to education, to legal theory and philosophical enquiry, and as a leading jurist, academic and author.
Mr Hugh Michael JACKMANNorth Bondi NSW 2026For eminent service to the performing arts as an acclaimed actor and performer, and to the global community, particularly as an advocate for poverty eradication.
Emeritus Professor Leo RADOMBellevue Hill NSW 2023For eminent service to science, particularly to computational chemistry, as an academic, author and mentor, and to international scientific bodies.
Mr Dennis James RICHARDSON AOGriffith ACT 2603For eminent service to public administration through leadership roles in the national security, defence and foreign policy arenas, and to workplace cultural reform.
The Honourable Kevin Michael RUDDBrisbane QLD 4000For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly as Prime Minister, to Indigenous reconciliation, innovative economic initiatives and major policy reform, and through senior advisory roles with international organisations.
Emeritus Professor Maree Therese SMITHBardon QLD 4065For eminent service to science through pioneering research and innovation in the treatment of neuropathic pain, to gender equity, and as a role model.
OFFICER OF THE ORDER IN THE GENERAL DIVISIONMs Elizabeth Anne ALEXANDER AMEast Melbourne VIC 3002For distinguished service to higher education administration, to accounting and corporate governance, and as a role model.
The Honourable Reginald Ian BARRETTMosman NSW 2088For distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary, particularly in the area of corporations law and legislation.
Ms Rosemary Anne BATTYVIC
For distinguished service to the community as a campaigner and advocate for the prevention of family violence.
Professor Katherine BELOVDenistone West NSW 2114For distinguished service to higher education, particularly to comparative genomics, as an academic and researcher.
Professor Andrew Victor BIANKINFor distinguished service to medical research, and to the treatment of pancreatic cancer, as a clinician-scientist.
Mr Martin Gerard BOWLES PSMCanberra City ACT 2601For distinguished service to public administration at the senior level, and to policy development and program implementation.
Emeritus Professor Scott BOWMANCairns QLD 4878For distinguished service to higher education, notably in rural and regional areas, and to social outreach initiatives.
Mr Richard Philip BROINOWSKIPaddington NSW 2021For distinguished service to international relations through the advancement of Australia's diplomatic, trade and cultural relationships.
Dr Derek BYERLEEOrroroo SA 5431For distinguished service to agricultural economics, particularly to sustainable development, poverty reduction and food security.
Ms Penelope June CLIVEHobart TAS 7001For distinguished service to the visual arts through philanthropic support for cultural institutions, and to the community of Tasmania.
The Honourable Justice Paul Anthony COGHLANHawthorn VIC 3122For distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary, and to the administration and review of criminal justice.
Professor Rachel Claire COOPERDarlington NSW 2008For distinguished service to higher education, particularly in the field of employment relations, and workplace policy and practice.
Mr Nicholas Richard COWDERY AM, QCNorthwood VIC 2066For distinguished service to the law, to the protection of human rights, to professional legal bodies, and to the community.
The Honourable Dennis Antill COWDROY OAM QCSydney NSW 2000For distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary in the civilian and military spheres, through a range of senior roles.
Mr Michael Edward DAVISNorth Adelaide SA 5006For distinguished service to the space industry as an advocate, and to science education.Professor Lex William DOYLENorth Carlton VIC 3054For distinguished service to medicine, and to medical education, as a neonatal paediatrician, academic, author and researcher.
Professor Calum John DRUMMONDElwood VIC 3184For distinguished service to chemistry and materials science research, to commercialisation initiatives, and as a mentor.
Dr Alan Anthony DUPONTPaddington NSW 2021For distinguished service to the international community through security analysis and strategic policy development.
Mr Dale Brendon ELPHINSTONEBurnie TAS 7320For distinguished service to business, particularly to the resources and manufacturing sectors, and to the community of Tasmania.
Ms Kathryn Joy FAGGVIC
For distinguished service to business and finance, to the central banking, logistics and manufacturing sectors, and to women.
Associate Professor Alexander Stewart FORRESTCleveland QLD 4163For distinguished service to dentistry,
web page particularly to forensic odontology, and to education in the field of head and neck anatomy.
Mrs Nicola Margaret FORRESTDalkeith WA 6009For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic support for education and the arts, to business, and to the community.
Mrs Pamela GALLIToorak VIC 3142For distinguished service to community health and medical research as a supporter and benefactor, and to children with a disability.
Mrs Alison Grant HARCOURTKew VIC 3101For distinguished service to mathematics and computer science through pioneering research and development of integer linear programming.