Ita Buttrose - For eminent service to the community through leadership in the media, the arts, and the health sector, and as a role model. Picture: Christian Gilles

Hugh Jackman - For eminent service to the performing arts as an acclaimed actor and performer, and to the global community, particularly as an advocate for poverty eradication. Picture: John Appleyard

Kevin Rudd - For 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. Picture Kym Smith

Rosie Batty - For distinguished service to the community as a campaigner and advocate for the prevention of family violence. Picture: Nicki Connolly

Li Cunxin - For distinguished service to the performing arts, particularly to ballet, as a dancer and artistic director. Picture: Mark Cranitch

Nick Minchin - For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly in the industry and finance portfolios, and to the people of South Australia.

Carol Schwartz - For distinguished service to the community as a supporter of women in leadership roles, to social justice advocacy, and to business. Picture: David Geraghty

Frank Sedgman - For distinguished service to tennis as a player at the national and international level, and as a role model for young sportspersons. Picture: Andrew Batsch

Michelle Simmons - For distinguished service to science education as a leader in quantum and atomic electronics, and as a role model. Picture: AAP

Carolyn Simpson - For distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary, particularly in the areas of criminal, defamation, administrative and industrial law.

Natasha Stott Despoja - For distinguished service to the global community as an advocate for gender equality, and through roles in a range of organisations. Picture: Matt Turner

Sigrid Thornton - For distinguished service to the performing arts as a film, television and stage actor, and to professional arts organisations. Picture: 9Now

Eric Bana - For significant service to the performing arts, and to charitable organisations. Picture: Britta Campion

Alisa Camplin-Warner - For significant service to the community through support for paediatric health care.

Jane Caro - For significant service to the broadcast media as a journalist, social commentator and author. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Sarah-Jane Clarke - For significant service to the fashion industry, and to charitable organisations.

Peter Cousens - For significant service to the performing arts, and to the community. Picture: Tim Marsden

Luc Longley - For significant service to basketball as a player, coach and administrator. Picture: AAP

Heidi Middleton - For significant service to the fashion industry, and to charitable organisations.

Stephen Moore - For significant service to rugby union, and to charitable organisations. Picture: AAP

Di Morrissey - For significant service to literature as a novelist, and to conservation and the environment.

Campbell Reid - For significant service to the print media. Picture: AAP

Leigh Sales - For significant service to the broadcast media. Picture: Britta Campion

Guy Sebastian - For significant service to the music recording industry, and to charitable initiatives. Picture: David Swift.

Cameron Smith - For significant service to rugby league. Picture: Mark Stewart

Johnathan Thurston - For significant service to rugby league, and as a role model. Picture: Evan Morgan

Mike Whitney - For significant service to cricket, and to the broadcast media. Picture: John Appleyard

Doug Baird - For service to veterans and their families. Photo: Steve Holland

Carrie Bickmore - For service to the broadcast media, and to brain cancer awareness.

Laurie Ferguson - For service to parliament and politics, and to the community.

Ken Sutcliffe - For service to the broadcast media, particularly to television. Picture: Dylan Robinson