Ms Jane TURNER
For service to the performing arts as a writer, actor and comedian.
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Professor Anthony THOMAS
For eminent service to scientific education and research, particularly in the field of nuclear and particle physics, through academic leadership roles.

Ms Rachael MAZA
For significant service to the performing arts as an artistic director.

Mr Hugo WEAVING
For distinguished service to the performing arts as an actor, and as a mentor of young writers, directors and film makers.
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Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret BEAZLEY AO QC
For eminent service to the people of New South Wales, particularly through leadership roles in the judiciary, and as a mentor of young women lawyers.
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The Honourable Amanda VANSTONE
For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to the people of South Australia, and to the community.
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Mr Wesley ENOCH
For significant service to the performing arts as an Indigenous director and playwright.
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Ms Melissa NOONAN
For significant service to people with a disability.

Mr Ian HEALY
For distinguished service to cricket at the national and international level as a player, to the broadcast media, and to the community.
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Professor Margaret GARDNER AO
For eminent service to tertiary education through leadership and innovation in teaching and learning, research and financial sustainability.
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The Honourable Edward (Ted) BAILLIEU
For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, particularly as Premier, and to international engagement.
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Professor Larissa BEHRENDT
For distinguished service to Indigenous education and research, to the law, and to the visual and performing arts.

Ms Deborah CONWAY
For significant service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and producer.
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Mr Keith URBAN
For distinguished service to the performing arts as a singer and songwriter, and to charitable organisations.
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Ms Bettina ARNDT
For significant service to the community as a social commentator, and to gender equity through advocacy for men.

Mr Campbell NEWMAN
For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Queensland, particularly as Premier, and to local government.
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Dr Robyn IREDALE
For significant service to people with an intellectual disability, and to education.

Mr Robert ANNELLS PSM
For significant service to the tourism and hospitality sector, and to public administration.

Ms Lisa CHUNG
For significant service to the community through charitable and cultural organisations.
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The Honourable Barry O’FARRELL
For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales, particularly as Premier, and to the community.
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Ms Jane COVERNTON
For significant service to the literary arts as a publisher of children’s books.
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Rabbi Zalman KASTEL
For significant service to interfaith and intercultural understanding and acceptance.

Ms Kathryn MCCLYMONT
For significant service to the print media, and to investigative journalism.
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Commissioner Darren HINE APM
For distinguished service to law enforcement as Commissioner of Police in Tasmania, and to the community.
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Mrs Gwen WETZIG
For distinguished service to the international community of the Democratic Republic of Congo through medical support, teaching and training programs.

The Honourable Dr Meredith BURGMANN
For significant service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales.
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Mr Peter OVERTON
For significant service to the broadcast media, and to the community.

Ms Keelen MAILMAN
For significant service to the Indigenous community of Queensland.

Ms Noeline BROWN
For service to the performing arts as an actor and entertainer.
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Mr Paul MERCURIO
For significant service to the performing arts, particularly to dance.

Ms Tasneem CHOPRA
For service to the community through a range of roles.

Mr Timothy MINCHIN
For significant service to the performing arts, and to the community.
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Mr Leif COCKS
For service to the conservation of endangered animals.

Ms Johanna GRIGGS
For significant service to community health, to television, and to sport.
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Mr Paul FIELD (pictured right, brother and Blue Wiggle Anthony Field is left)
For significant service to the arts, particularly to children’s entertainment, and as a supporter of charitable endeavours.

Ms Rachel GRIFFITHS
For significant service to the performing arts as an actor.
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Ms Carol (Carlotta) SPENCER
For significant service to the performing arts, and to the LGBTIQ community.