2016 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia)

The 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours for Australia were announced on 13 June 2016 by the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove.[1][2]

The Birthday Honours were appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The Birthday Honours are awarded as part of the Queen's Official Birthday celebrations during the month of June.

Order of Australia

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Companion (AC)

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Professor Brian David Anderson AOFor eminent service to information and communications technology, to engineering and to higher education, as an academic, researcher and author, to professional scientific associations, and as a mentor of young scientists.[3]
Anthony John Beddison AOFor eminent service to the community through leading roles with national and international charitable organisations, as an advocate for corporate social responsibility, philanthropy and business innovation, to children's health, and to business.
Professor Richard Allan BryantFor eminent service to medical research in the field of psychotraumatology, as a psychologist and author, to the study of Indigenous mental health, as an advisor to a range of government and international organisations, and to professional societies.
Professor Michael Ralph FellowsFor eminent service to higher education, particularly in the field of theoretical computer science, as a leading academic, researcher and author, as a mentor, and through public outreach programs particularly for children.
His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AOFor eminent service to the people of South Australia, to the development of cultural and economic links with Australia's near neighbours, to the advancement of multicultural inclusion, and as a supporter of the arts and education.
George Alfred Lloyd AO, OBEFor eminent service to the aviation industry, particularly to the advancement of air safety in Australia, through leading roles with national and international aeronautical organisations, and airsport associations.
Laureate Professor Alan Donald LopezFor eminent service to science, both nationally and internationally, as an academic, researcher and author, and to the advancement of planning and policy development to improve public health in developing countries.
The Honourable Justice Carmel Joy McLureFor eminent service to the law and to the judiciary in Western Australia, to legal administration and professional development, and to the community through contributions to tertiary education and arts organisations.
Roslyn Redman Packer AOFor eminent service to the community as a leading benefactor and patron, particularly to health care, medical research and social welfare groups, and to the visual and performing arts through philanthropic contributions.
Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Gaye Sanderson AOFor eminent service to the people of Western Australia, to the promotion of international investment, scientific research and export opportunities, and through roles with maritime, mining, emergency management and not-for profit organisations.
Professor David Henry Solomon AMFor eminent service to science as an academic, researcher and author in the field of polymer chemistry and plastics, to the development and commercialisation of processes and materials, and to professional scientific institutions.
Glenn Robert StevensFor eminent service to the financial and central bank sectors through leadership roles, to the implementation of innovative monetary and economic policy, to international financial regulation, and to the community.
Dr Ian James Watt AOFor eminent service to the community through public sector leadership and administration, to innovative and effective governance, program delivery and policy reform, and to the promotion of workplace diversity.

Officer (AO)

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Audrey June AaronsFor distinguished service to education and international relations, particularly in the Pacific region, and to literacy, numeracy and national language policy development.[4]
Her Excellency Jan Elizabeth Adams PSMFor distinguished service to international relations through the advancement of Australia's diplomatic and free trade relationships, particularly with the United States of America, South Korea, Japan and China.
Dr Marian Pam BairdFor distinguished service to higher education, and to women, particularly in the areas of workplace gender equality, parental leave policy and industrial relations, and to social justice.
Professor Frances Elaine BaumFor distinguished service to higher education as an academic and public health researcher, as an advocate for improved access to community health care, and to professional organisations.
John Edwin Bertrand AMFor distinguished service to sports administration, particularly to swimming and sailing, to child welfare, to higher education, and as a mentor of young sportspersons.
Professor James Donovan BestFor distinguished service to medicine, particularly in the area of endocrinology, to medical education as an academic, researcher and administrator, and to rural and Indigenous health.
Alan Gordon BirchmoreFor distinguished service to business in the maritime transport and mining fields, and to the community of Tasmania, particularly in the area of flood mitigation and management.
Professor Glenn BowesFor distinguished service to medical education and its administration, to the advancement of child health and welfare, and through contributions to government and professional organisations.
Dr Michael Leo BriersFor distinguished service to the finance and digital technology sectors, particularly in the area of data intensive research and analysis, to higher education, and to Judo.
Dr Madeline Dawn ButterworthFor distinguished service to early childhood education, to learning programs for Indigenous youth, as an advocate for the health and well-being of children, and to women.
Nicholas Bernard CallinanFor distinguished service to the venture capital industry, to the development of innovative technologies in the health care sector, and to medical research, higher education, and the performing arts.
Dr Richard Ian Charlesworth AMFor distinguished service to sport, particularly field hockey, through coaching and mentoring roles for men's and women's national teams, as a high performance consultant and technical advisor, and to the Parliament of Australia.
Dr Edwin Sydney CrawcourFor distinguished service to higher education, particularly to Asian and Pacific studies and languages, as an academic and administrator, and to Australia-Japan trade and cultural relations.
Dr Andrew CuthbertsonFor distinguished service to medical science, particularly through the development and delivery of innovative biotherapies to assist public health, and to professional research organisations.
Dr Neil William DaveyFor distinguished service to public administration, particularly through seminal contributions to the development of Australia's decimal currency, and to international banking, agriculture and bioscience organisations.
Peter John DuncanFor distinguished service to business through senior roles with a range of petroleum, banking, heavy transport supply, and scientific research organisations, and to the community.
The Honourable Justice Arthur Robert EmmettFor distinguished service to the judiciary and to the law, to legal scholarship and education in the field of Roman Law, to professional development, and to the community.
The Honourable Roman Finkelstein QCFor distinguished service to the judiciary and to the law, to legal education as an academic, to jurisprudence in the fields of commercial and competition law, and to professional organisations.
Dr Vincent William FitzGeraldFor distinguished service to business through executive and advisory roles in economic policy development, public administration, and financial management organisations, and to the community.
Patricia Diana GarciaFor distinguished service to international relations, particularly through humanitarian aid organisations, as an advocate for improved human rights, to education, and as a supporter of refugees.
Richard James Gill OAMFor distinguished service to the performing arts as a conductor, artistic director and advisor, to the development of music education, and as a mentor of young musicians.
Emeritus Professor Denise Elizabeth GrockeFor distinguished service to public health as a pioneer practitioner of music therapy programs, to education as an academic, researcher, and author, and to professional associations.
Dr Thomas Joseph HigginsFor distinguished service to agricultural biotechnology as a biologist and researcher, particularly in the area of plant nutritional value and resistance to pests and disease, and to professional scientific organisations.
Professor Douglas James HiltonFor distinguished service to medical research and education, particularly in the field of haematology, as a molecular biologist and author, to gender equity, and as a mentor of young scientists.
Peter John HurleyFor distinguished service to the tourism and hospitality industries through a range of executive and leadership roles, to education and training, and to the promotion of public health initiatives.
Professor Nalini JoshiFor distinguished service to mathematical science and tertiary education as an academic, author and researcher, to professional societies, and as a role model and mentor of young mathematicians.
John William Kaldor AMFor distinguished service to contemporary visual art, as a supporter of public art projects, to the development of education programs for children, and through philanthropic contributions to cultural institutions.
Julian Paul KnightsFor distinguished service to the performing and visual arts through a range of executive and philanthropic roles, to the finance industry, particularly to the funds management sector, and to the community.
Dr Hannah Gerti KrauseFor distinguished service to medicine in the field of urology and gynaecology, particularly through surgical assistance to women in developing countries throughout Asia and Africa.
Professor David George Le CouteurFor distinguished service to medicine as a clinical pharmacologist and geriatrician, particularly through a range of advisory roles and academic research activities.
Alfred George Moufarrige OAMFor distinguished service to the community through philanthropic contributions and charitable support, and to business and commerce as an industry leader and company director.
The Honourable Judith Eleanor MoylanFor distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia and the community of Western Australia, particularly through the promotion of the status of women and advocacy for those with diabetes.
Michael MrdakFor distinguished service to public administration through executive roles in the infrastructure, transport and logistics sector, and through the development of policy reform initiatives.
Nyunggai Warren MundineFor distinguished service to the community as a leader in Indigenous affairs and advocate for enhancing economic and social public policy outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people.
Barry John Palmer AMFor distinguished service to the community through global leadership and domestic executive roles with Lions Clubs International.
Jeffrey Bruce ParncuttFor distinguished service to the community as a philanthropist, particularly in the arts and education sectors, as an advocate and supporter of charitable causes, and to business and commerce.
The Honourable Dr Kay Christine PattersonFor distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, and to the community of Victoria, to the advancement of public policy and initiatives, particularly for women, and as a senior academic.
John Hartley Poynton AMFor distinguished service to the community through leadership in the not for profit and philanthropy sectors, as a supporter of charitable organisations, and to business.
Gary Francis QuinlanFor distinguished service to public administration in the field of international relations as a senior diplomat and ambassador, and as an advisor to government on foreign policy.
Dr Anthony John RadfordFor distinguished service to science and global public health through innovation, research and development of technology to diagnose tuberculosis.
Professor Colin Llewellyn RastonFor distinguished service to science through seminal contributions to the field of chemistry as a researcher and academic, and to professional associations.
The late Professor Michael Robin RaupachFor distinguished service to science in Australia and internationally as a leader and researcher into climate change and land systems, and to professional organisations.
Rhoda Ann RobertsFor distinguished service to the performing arts through a range of leadership and advocacy roles in the development, promotion and presentation of contemporary Indigenous culture.
John RobinsonFor distinguished service to the community through philanthropic contributions and fundraising for a range of health, sport, social welfare and charitable organisations, and to business.
Commissioner Andrew Philip Scipione APMFor distinguished service to law enforcement as Commissioner of Police in New South Wales, through advancing the professionalism of policing and leadership of international investigations and counter terrorism activities.
Gregory Paul SheridanFor distinguished service to print media as a journalist and political commentator on foreign affairs and national security, and to Australia's bilateral relationships.
Trevor Charles St BakerFor distinguished service to business and commerce as a leader and executive in the energy sector, and through philanthropic support for a range of heath, arts and Indigenous youth programs.
The Honourable Alan Robert StockdaleFor distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Victoria as Treasurer, particularly through the implementation of fiscal policy and microeconomic reforms.
John Francis StrangFor distinguished service to the transport and logistics sector through executive roles in progressing industry development, and to professional business organisations.
Professor Peter Lawrence Swan AMFor distinguished service to finance and commerce as a leading academic, journalist and commentator on domestic investment, and on a range of political and economic issues.
Geoffrey Alan ThomasFor distinguished service to business, particularly finance and international trade, through executive roles with a range of organisations, and to the community.
Marelle Ann Thornton AMFor distinguished service to people with a disability, as a global leader and advocate for support services and increased research funding to prevent cerebral palsy.
Dr Bernadette Margaret TobinFor distinguished service to education and philosophy, to the development of bioethics in Australia as an academic, and as a leader of a range of public health advisory and research councils.
William Stuart TurnerFor distinguished service to the mining sector and international relations through leadership in business and exploration collaboration between Australia and Africa.
John WegnerFor distinguished service to the performing arts as a world renowned operatic bass-baritone, and as an ambassador for the cultural reputation of Australia.
Professor John William WhiteFor distinguished service to science globally in the field of chemistry, as an academic, mentor and researcher, and through leadership of Synchrotron and neutron science projects in Australia and the Asia-Oceania region.

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ArmyMajor general Simone Louise Wilkie AMFor distinguished service to Defence Education and Training as Director General Training-Army and Commander Australian Defence College. [5]
Air forceAir vice marshal Christopher Lawrence Deeble AM, CSCFor distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior materiel appointments.

Member (AM)

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Dr Gary John BaconFor significant service to the forestry industry through a range of roles, to education, to professional associations, and to the community.[6]
Samantha Hordern BaillieuFor significant service to the community through support for charitable initiatives, to animal welfare, and to rural and regional renewal.
Emeritus Professor Francis Alfred BatesFor significant service to the law and to tertiary education, to professional legal associations, and to the community.
Dr (Gordon) Dean BeaumontFor significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of otolaryngology, and to medical research and education.
John Peter BegleyFor significant service to business, particularly to the freight and logistics industries in Victoria, and through support for professional bodies.
Professor Vicki BitsikaFor significant service to tertiary education in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders, as an academic, and as a supporter of people with disabilities.
Suzanne Margaret (Aunty Sue) BlacklockFor significant service to the Indigenous community through advocacy roles for improved child welfare, kinship care and cultural identity.
Emeritus Professor Sidney BlochFor significant service to medicine in the field of psychiatry, to medical education as an academic and author, and as a mentor and role model.
Jason Mathew BoothFor significant service to optometry as a clinical educator, to professional organisations, and to international humanitarian eye care programs.
Christine Eva Bryden PSMFor significant service to community health through support for people with Alzheimers Disease and other dementias, and as a leading advocate and author.
David Theodore BottomleyFor significant service to business, particularly to the social and market research profession,and as a mentor of young researchers.
Michael Joseph ByrneFor significant service to Catholic education as an administrator,to policy development and reform, and to professional standards.
Professor Daniel Thomas CassFor significant service to paediatric medicine as a surgeon, academic and researcher, and to child accident prevention and trauma care.
Richard Rawnsley CavillFor significant service to business and commerce in South Australia, as a supporter of industry development and training, and to the aviation sector.
Kate CeberanoFor significant service to the performing arts, particularly music, as a singer, songwriter and entertainer, and to charitable organisations.
Associate Professor Kaye ChallingerFor significant service to medical administration, to the advancement of nurse education, and to quality health care delivery.
Thomas Lincoln ChapmanFor significant service to the community through leading roles with a range of youth, education, social welfare, aged care and cultural groups.
Noel (Max) Patrick ChristmasFor significant service to the real estate and property development sectors, and to tourism, local government, youth and sporting groups.
Professor Lynne CohenFor significant service to tertiary education, particularly in the field of psychology, as an academic,researcher and administrator, and to the community.
Ronald Eric CohenFor significant service to business in Western Australia through leadership and executive roles with a range of organisations, and to the community.
(Robert) Allan ColquhounFor significant service to the plumbing industry,to professional standards development and training, and as a mentor of apprentices.
Ann Minette CorlettFor significant service to the community through a range of social welfare, not-for-profit, visual arts, academic alumni, and victim support groups.
Michael John CowardFor significant service to the print and broadcast media as a journalist, commentator, author and historian, and to cricket.
Dr Edward Colin CrawfordFor significant service to dentistry in the field of orthodontics, to professional organisations, and to tertiary education.
Malcolm Woodhouse CromptonFor significant service to public administration, particularly to data protection, privacy, and identity management, and to the community.
Deborah Ruth DadonFor significant service to the not-for-profit sector through philanthropic foundations,to the arts, to education, and to Australia-Israel cultural relations.
William Laurence DanielsFor significant service to education as an advocate for the independent schools sector,and to public administration.
Neale Francis DaniherFor significant service to community health through support for people with Motor Neurone Disease and their families, and to Australian rules football.
Kenneth George DavisFor significant service to biomedical science and transfusion medicine in South Australia, and to a range of professional blood management groups.
Graham John DawsonFor significant service to the community through support fora range of charitable organisations, and to the broadcast media industry.
Dr John Colin DewdneyFor significant service to tertiary education as an academic, researcher and administrator, particularly in the field of public health development.
Dr Kevin John DonnellyFor significant service to education as a researcher and author, to national curriculum development, and to professional organisations.
Dr Nicholas William DorschFor significant service to medicine as a neurosurgeon, to medical education and training both nationally and internationally,and to research.
Dr Jack EdelmanFor significant service to community health, particularly to people with arthritis and osteoporosis, and to medicine as a rheumatologist.
The Honourable Cheryl Lynn EdwardesFor significant service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia, to the law and to the environment, and through executive roles with business, education and community organisations.
Professor Denis James EvansFor significant service to science, particularly chemistry, as an academic and researcher, to tertiary education, and to professional groups.
Robert Allan FarrarFor significant service to primary industry, particularly to the wool sector, to agricultural research, and to a range of professional organisations.
Leon FinkFor significant service to the tourism and hospitality industry, as a supporter of the arts,education, and medical research, and to the community.

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Military Division

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NavyCommodore Vincenzo Emilio Di Pietro CSC, RAN[8]For exceptional service as Commander of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm from January 2013 to January 2016, and as Australia's Naval Attaché to the United States, from June 2007 to June 2010. [5]
Rear admiral Mark Steven Purcell RANFor exceptional service as Head of the Rizzo Reform Program and Head of Defence Maritime Systems.
ArmyColonel Craig David Dobson CSCFor exceptional service as Staff Officer Grade One Military Strategic Commitments, and for contributions to Career Management-Army.
Brigadier Christopher Antony Field CSCFor exceptional service to the Australian Army as the Chief Operations and Plans, Queensland Reconstruction Authority in 2011, and as the Chief of Staff of Headquarters Forces Command from 2012.
Colonel Stephen John GliddonFor exceptional service to the Corps of Royal Australian Engineers as the Commanding Officer 6th Engineer Support Regiment and the Force Engineer.
Brigadier Matthew William Hall CSCFor exceptional service as the Commander Career Management Agency-Army and the Director General Operational Intelligence, Headquarters Joint Operations Command.
Brigadier Roger John Noble DSC, CSCFor exceptional service to the Australian Army as Director General Land Development and Commander of the 3rd Brigade.
Air ForceAir vice marshal John Michael McGarry CSCFor exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in diverse strategic appointments.
Wing commander Stefano PesceFor exceptional performance of duty as Executive Officer Aircraft Research and Development Unit, Executive Officer Number 86 Wing, and Commanding Officer of Number 36 Squadron.
Air vice marshal Catherine Jane Roberts CSCFor exceptional service in the fields of aerospace acquisition and sustainment.
Air commodore Philip Theodoor TammenFor exceptional service in the fields of technical management, acquisition and sustainment.
Air commodore VFor exceptional service in air combat capability development and military operations.

Medal (OAM)

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NavyWarrant officer Andrew Michael BertoncinFor meritorious performance of duty in the field of Communication Information Systems and as the Ship's Warrant Officer in HMAS Sirius. [5]
Chief petty officer Timothy David CumminsFor meritorious service as the Submarine Escape Equipment Inspector, and Deputy Marine Engineer Officer of HMA Submarines Farncomb and Rankin.
Commander Dina Caroline Kinsman RANFor meritorious service as the Navy People Career Management Agency's Operations Manager and as Chairperson of the Navy Medical Employment Category Review Board.
Warrant officer Jari Juhani SaarenpaaFor meritorious performance of duty in the field of Guided Missile Frigate Fire Control Systems support.
ArmyMajor Wayne Joseph GiddingsFor meritorious service as the Staff Officer Grade 2 Soldier Combat Ensemble and Engagement, Land Systems Division and as the Staff Officer Grade 2 Separations, Directorate of Soldier Career Management-Army.
Major Peter Edward GrantFor meritorious service as the Officer Commanding and Music Director of the Australian Army Band-Kapooka and the Australian Army Band-Melbourne, and as the Staff Officer Grade Two Reserve Training at the Defence Force School of Music.
Warrant officer class one Michael Ian JohnsonFor meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the School of Artillery, the 1st Recruit Training Battalion, 4th Brigade and the Combined Arms Training Centre.
Warrant officer class one Andrew Leonard PlattFor meritorious service as the Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant of the 2nd Commando Regiment, 1st Commando Regiment and the 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Warrant officer class one Colin Francis WategoFor meritorious service to Indigenous Affairs in the Australian Defence Force.

Meritorious Service

Public Service Medal (PSM)

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Federal Scott Ian BruckardFor outstanding public service in the area of counter terrorism. [13]
Jane Florence DickensonFor outstanding public service leading to enhanced workforce participation of mothers in Australia.
Warwick John FinnFor outstanding public service in advancing Australia's interests.
Peter William HarperFor outstanding public service through contributions to Australian and international statistics.
Elizabeth Ann KellyFor outstanding public service to Commonwealth administration in leadership roles.
Dr Steven Kevin KennedyFor outstanding public service in the area of climate change policy.
Susan Margaret KruseFor outstanding public service in the area of access to social, health and other payments and services.
Michael LawsonFor outstanding public service to industry reform.
Philippa Anne LynchFor outstanding public service through the delivery of whole-of-government legal policy and governance advice.
Patrick John McInerneyFor outstanding public service in the protection of the ozone layer and the climate system.
Rohan David McNeilFor outstanding public service in the development of intelligence capability.
Zdenka MathysFor outstanding public service through support for Australian Defence Force platforms and operations.
Robert Clive PeakeFor outstanding public service to aviation safety.
Wayne Justin See KeeFor outstanding public service as Chief Executive Officer of the Torres Strait Regional Authority.
New South Wales Dr Christopher Alan ArmstrongFor outstanding public service to science and engineering, particularly to policy review and development, in New South Wales.
Robyn Gloria FosterFor outstanding public service to the advancement of workforce planning, industrial relations, organisational design and change management for New South Wales Police.
Stephen Robert FrostFor outstanding public service to emergency management in New South Wales, particularly to community welfare in times of natural disasters.
Bronwyn JonesFor outstanding public service to corporate governance processes, organisational reform, and change management initiatives in New South Wales.
Nicole Carly KennedyFor outstanding public service through the development and implementation of innovative customer service systems in New South Wales.
Elizabeth Ann KinkadeFor outstanding public service to the delivery of strategic planning policy and effective corporate governance in New South Wales.
Gary Charles LavelleFor outstanding public service to local government in New South Wales.
Paul Richard MillerFor outstanding public service through the provision of legal advice and freedom of information reform in New South Wales.
Marnie Anne O'BrienFor outstanding public service to work health and safety in New South Wales.
John Wilfred RaynerFor outstanding public service to local government in New South Wales.
Timothy John SpencerFor outstanding public service to the commercial management and economic reform of major infrastructure projects in New South Wales.
Victoria Martin Langton HallettFor outstanding public service through contributions to improving the understanding and protection of cultural heritage in Victoria.
John InsansFor outstanding public service through leadership roles in community correctional service in Victoria, and to the development and delivery of reform initiatives.
Brendan Francis MoneyFor outstanding public service through overseeing significant changes to correctional practice and leading new approaches to sentence management in Victoria.
Judith Leslie RoseFor outstanding public service through the improvement of educational outcomes for students in the North Eastern region of Victoria, particularly to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Queensland Paul Raymond GrevellFor outstanding public service to the Queensland public disability sector.
Lucy Elisabeth KargerFor outstanding public service to the environment in Queensland.
Captain Michael Graham LutzeFor outstanding public service to the Queensland maritime sector.
Patricia Birdie SmithFor outstanding public service to child protection services in Queensland.
Philip Charles VenablesFor outstanding public service to remote Indigenous communities in Queensland.
Patrick Joseph VidgenFor outstanding public service to the Queensland Government and to public sector governance.
Western Australia John Gilbert LightowlersFor outstanding public service through the provision of high level strategic legal advice in Western Australia.
Dr Diane Patricia MohenFor outstanding public service through the development and provision of maternity health programs and service delivery in regional Western Australia.
South Australia Mario BaroneFor outstanding public service to local government in South Australia through the provision of leadership and strategic planning.
Stuart Grant HockingFor outstanding public service to economic, social and environmental policy reform in South Australia.
Dr Anne Helen RatjjenFor outstanding public service to South Australia particularly through policy development to minimise the supply and impact of illicit drugs.
Australian Capital Territory Sandra GeorgesFor outstanding public service to the law, and to the community of the Australian Capital Territory.

Australian Police Medal (APM)

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Federal Sergeant Sharan Louise Slater [13]
Detective Sergeant Michael Patrick Turner
NSW Police Senior Sergeant Kevin Charles Allard
Superintendent David George Eardley
Superintendent Stephen Harry Egginton
Superintendent Paul Joseph Fehon
Senior Sergeant Donna Maree Murphy
Detective Superintendent Mark Raymond Noakes
Detective Inspector Michael Raymond Sheehy
Detective Superintendent Michael John Willing
Victorian Police Superintendent Stuart David Bateson
Detective Superintendent Alan John Byrnes
Inspector Peter James Ferguson
Assistant Commissioner Peter Ross Guenther
Assistant Commissioner Stephen Frederick Leane
Senior Sergeant Michael Scott Olsen
Senior Sergeant Graeme John Stanley
Commander Dean Anthony Stevenson
Assistant Commissioner Thérèse Mary Walsh
Queensland Police Service Senior Sergeant Helen Kay Barnett
Senior Sergeant Julie Ann Cooling
Superintendent Peter John Fleming
Inspector Allan Richard Hales
Detective Superintendent Michael Pringle Niland
Senior Sergeant Sonia Frances Smith
Western Australia Police Superintendent Peter Ross Halliday
Detective Superintendent Alan James Morton
Sergeant Bernadette Grace Plane
South Australia Police Senior Sergeant Kelly Su Clarke
Superintendent Mark Francis Fairney
Senior Sergeant Thomas Martin Liddy
Tasmanian PoliceCommander Timothy Bruce Dooley
Northern Territory PoliceSenior Sergeant Siiri-Kai Tennosaar

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

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New South Wales Michael William Brettschneider [13]
Joseph Gerrard Brown
Alec Ralph Byers
Barry Joseph Cleary
Timothy Paul Fox
Christopher John Kane
Patrick James Linnane
Christopher Gilbert Nesbitt
Alexander Keith Scott
Alfred William Snowden
Victoria Bernard Paul Barbetti
Maxwell George Cox OAM
Paul Martin Emsden
Gregory James Kennedy
Gregory Alan Patterson
John William Pearce
Queensland Stephen Alan De Prada
Geoffrey Gordon Henders
Patrick Hollands
Jonathan Simon Karas
Richard Eric Lohse
Shane Thomas Tinsley
Leonardo Tosacno
Western Australia Adam John Bannister
Robert Kingma
Trevor David Tasker
South Australia Richard George Munn
Ian Craig Tanner
Australian Capital Territory David Trevor Ingram
John Streatfield
Northern TerritoryGerald Joseph Laverty

Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)

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Queensland Ambulance Services Marcia Dawn Love [13]
Todd Andrew Wehr
Paul Scott Young
South Australian Ambulance Services Steven John Cameron
Leon Keith Cutting

Emergency Services Medal (ESM)

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New South Wales Emergency Services Dennis Keith Buck [13]
Anthony Charles Drover
John David Lynch
Leslie John Threlfo
Victorian Emergency Services Mark Raymond Scott
Ross Gordon Wilkinson
Queensland Emergency Services Maxwell Robert Hunter
Western Australian Emergency Services Brian Robert Lucy
James Gregor MacLean
South Australian Emergency ServicesAnthony James Sumner
Australian Capital Territory Emergency ServicesPaul Denis Cortese

Distinguished and Conspicuous Service

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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Army Major general David Thomas Mulhall AM, CSC For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations as Commander Joint Task Force 636 and Deputy Chief of Staff Support Headquarters International Security Assistance Force and Headquarters Resolute Support on Operations SLIPPER and HIGHROAD from May 2014 until May 2015. [14]

Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

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Army Major KFor distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Officer Commanding, the Commando Company Group with the Special Operations Task Group on Operation OKRA in Iraq from February to September 2015. [14]
Air Force Group captain Glen Edward Braz CSC For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as Commander Air Task Group 630 on Operation OKRA from 5 January 2015 until 5 July 2015.

Commendation for Distinguished Service

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Army Corporal LFor distinguished performance of duty in warlike operations as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller with Special Operations Task Group 632. [14]
Air Force Corpral GFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations at the Combined Joint Intelligence Operations Centre - Afghanistan.
Wing commander GFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as Commander Task Unit 630.2 from January to June 2015 on Operation OKRA.
Squadron leader Scott HarrisFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations over six rotations to the Middle East Region on Operation SLIPPER during the period 2005 to 2012.

Bar to the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC*)

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Army Colonel Timothy Sean Connolly CSCFor outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer of the 6th Aviation Regiment for the period 2014 to 2015. [14]
Colonel Glenn James Ryan CSCFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 1st Recruit Training Battalion.
Colonel Charles Peter Weller CSCFor outstanding achievement as the Commander, Australian Contingent and Senior Military Liaison Officer-Jonglei State, Operation ASLAN, United Nations Mission in South Sudan from November 2014 to July 2015.
Brigadier Georgina Mary Whelan AM, CSC For outstanding achievement as the Director General Garrison Health Operations.

Conspicuous Service Cross

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Navy Captain David Stewart Hope RANFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the Defence Force School of Languages. [14]
Captain Justin Garred Jones RANFor outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer, HMAS Success while deployed on Operation MANITOU from December 2014 to April 2015.
Captain David Peter Mann RANFor outstanding devotion to duty as Director Navy Capability Needs and Analysis, Navy Strategic Command, in support of force design and development.
Commander Leif Erik Maxfield RANFor outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer HMAS Tobruk from June 2013 to August 2015.
Captain Heath Jay Robertson RANFor outstanding achievement as Captain Sea Training from August 2011 to September 2014.
Army Lieutenant colonel Troy Jason FrancisFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer and Chief Instructor of the Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy.
Lieutenant colonel Bede Thomas GalvinFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment.
Lieutenant colonel Craig George JollyFor outstanding achievement in the Counter Improvised Explosive Device Task Force.
Captain RFor outstanding achievement as the senior communications officer on Operation AUGURY.
Warrant officer class one Paul Marcus Richardson OAMFor outstanding achievement as the Regimental Sergeant Major in the Office of the Vice Chief of the Defence Force in the area of Ceremonial and Protocol.
Lieutenant colonel Tamara Joy RouwhorstFor outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Cultural Reform in Army Headquarters.
Lieutenant colonel Corey Jason ShillabeerFor outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Strategic Force Generation within Strategic Plans Branch, Army Headquarters.
Colonel John Andrew SimeoniFor outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer, Combat Training Centre-Live for the period 2006 to 2009 and Commander, Combat Training Centre during the period 2014 to 2015.
Colonel Jeffery Macdonald SquireFor outstanding achievement as Director Information Activities in Military Strategic Commitments Division.
Lieutenant colonel Katherine-Anne StweartFor outstanding devotion to duty as Australia's Defence Attaché to Baghdad, in support of Operation OKRA.
Air Force Flight lieutenant Clinton Joel BaldockFor outstanding devotion to duty as the C-130J Simulator Fidelity Manager at Number 285 Squadron.
Air commodore Alan Gregory ClementsFor outstanding achievement as Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Warrant officer Mathew Anthony GreenFor outstanding achievement as the C-27J Spartan aircraft Transition Team Operations Loadmaster.
Wing commander Nicholas James GreyFor outstanding achievement as the Director of Project AIR5431 Defence Air Traffic Management and Control Systems.
Wing commander Richard John HutchinsonFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of Number 462 Squadron.
Squadron leader Jonathan Henry JorgensenFor outstanding achievement as the Senior Engineering Officer of Number 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.
Group captain Harry Mark LarterFor outstanding achievement as the Senior Australian Defence Force Officer at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal and Commanding Officer Number 17 Squadron.
Group captain Richard Paul PizzutoFor outstanding devotion to duty as Officer Commanding 41 Wing, Royal Australian Air Force.
Squadron leader Sarah Louise StalkerFor outstanding achievement as the Commander, Air Component Coordination Element on Operation ACCORDION in support of Australian Defence Force operations in the Middle East Region from January to July 2015.
Group captain Susan StothartFor outstanding devotion to duty as the Director of Senior Officer Management-Air Force.
Wing commander Michael Gordon TullyFor outstanding achievement as Deputy Director Special Purpose Aircraft, Air Force Headquarters.
Flight sergeant Luke Joseph WalkerFor outstanding achievement in Deployable Information Systems and Communications.

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)

CSM ribbon
BranchRecipientCitationNotes
Navy Warrant officer Christopher John ApperlyFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Assistant Fleet Whole Ship Coordinator in Sea Training Group-Major Fleet Units from January 2013. [14]
Petty officer Stacey Fay Brotherton[15]For meritorious achievement as the Research and Communication Coordinator for the Royal Australian Navy Divisional System.
Warrant officer Darcy Glenn CookFor meritorious achievement as the senior Fire Control Warrant Officer within Fleet Command.
Chief petty officer Darren John HarkinsFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Hull Maintenance Manager and Damage Control Chief Petty Officer in HMAS Canberra.
Chief petty officer Mark Daniel Verhoeven[16]For meritorious achievement as the Senior Marine Technical Officer in Patrol Boat Crew Attack Four during border protection operations.
Lieutenant commander Jared Peter Webb RANFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Navigation Officer, Principal Warfare Officer and Operations Officer onboard HMAS Success on Operation MANITOU, from December 2014 to May 2015.
Lieutenant commander Dylan White RAN[17]For meritorious devotion to duty as the Above Water Warfare Officer and Operations Officer in HMAS Perth from February 2013 to July 2015.
Leading seaman Susan Elizabeth Wright[18]For meritorious devotion to duty as an Above Water Warfare Instructor, within Training Authority Maritime Warfare at HMAS Watson.
Army Major Jonathan Philip AbundoFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding Proof and Experimental Establishment-Port Wakefield.
Major Joanne Therese BakerFor meritorious devotion to duty as a Specialist Recruiting Team - Health member in Defence Force Recruiting from 2014 to 2015.
Lieutenant colonel Andrew Brian BehanFor meritorious achievement as the Chief of Staff of the Royal Military College of Australia.
Warrant officer class two Michael James CarrollFor meritorious achievement as the Company Sergeant Major of the Ready Combat Team and Operations Warrant Officer of the Ready Battalion Group, 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Major Aaron Peter CimbaljevicFor meritorious achievement as a United Nations Military Observer in United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation on Operation PALADIN, from December 2013 to March 2015.
Major Luke Philip CononFor meritorious achievement as the Officer Commanding Force Support Element - One on Operation ACCORDION in support of Australian Defence Force operations in the Middle East Region from July 2014 to February 2015.
Warrant officer class two Shane DoevendansFor meritorious achievement as the Regimental Training Warrant Officer of the North West Mobile Force.
Major Craig J FallshawFor meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Information Management within the Directorate of Projects and Standby Reserve Management-Army.
Corporal Rhys L GriggsFor meritorious achievement as the Electronic Technician Systems Corporal, Joint Logistic Unit (Victoria) Short Range Air Defence and Radar Workshop.
Corporal JFor meritorious achievement as the Senior Instructor of the Military Working Dog Cell, Special Air Service Regiment from 2012 to 2015.
Corporal Broderick Jay NauntonFor meritorious achievement as the Acting Platoon Commander, Mechanised Platoon, Support Squadron, the School of Armour.
Major Fiona Antoinette PedenFor meritorious devotion to duty as a Senior Career Advisor within the Directorate of Soldier Career Management-Army.
Warrant officer class two Timothy Trent PimlottFor meritorious achievement as the Operations Warrant Officer at Headquarters 9th Brigade.
Colonel Andrew Alfred PlantFor meritorious achievement as the Director of Operations and Chief of Staff of Headquarters Joint Task Force 633, Middle East Region, from October 2014 to July 2015.
Major Kelvin Stuart SeabrookFor meritorious achievement as the Staff Officer Grade Two, Joint Fires, Headquarters 2nd Division.
Major Maryanne ThomsonFor meritorious achievement as the Officer in Charge of the Soldier Recovery Centre-Brisbane.
Air Force Wing commander MFor meritorious achievement as Chief of Staff of the Air Task Group and Commander Task Element 630.1.0 on Operation OKRA, from January to August 2015.

Meritorious Unit Citation

Insignia as worn by members of unit when awarded.
BranchRecipientCitationNotes
Air Force Number 5 FlightFor sustained outstanding service in warlike operations through the provision of Intelligence, Surveillance and Recovery capability on Operation SLIPPER, over the period January 2010 to November 2014. [14]
Number 36 Squadron and
Number 37 Squadron
For sustained outstanding service in warlike operations throughout the Middle East Area of Operations over the period January 2002 to June 2014.

References

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  8. James McPherson (15 June 2016). "Navy's happiest Commodore retires with honour". Nowra, New South Wales: Royal Australian Navy - Navy Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  9. Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division (A-E), www.gg.gov.au
  10. Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division (F-L), www.gg.gov.au
  11. Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division (M-R), www.gg.gov.au
  12. Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division (S-Z), www.gg.gov.au
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 Meritorious Service – PSM, APM, AFSM, ASM & ESM, www.gg.gov.au
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Military – Distinguished & Conspicuous Service, www.gg.gov.au
  15. James McPherson (17 June 2016). "Service support rewarded with Birthday Honours". Royal Australian Navy - Navy Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  16. Sergeant Dave Morley (18 June 2016). "Leadership keeps patrol boat crew saving lives at sea". Royal Australian Navy - Navy Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  17. James McPherson (14 June 2016). "Missile defence tactician driven to achieve". Royal Australian Navy - Navy Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  18. Corporal Max Bree (13 June 2016). "Mentor goes above and beyond to train our future force". Royal Australian Navy - Navy Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2018.

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