Ms Olivia NEWTON-JOHN, AO OBE
For eminent service to community health, particularly for people living with cancer, through support for medical research, and as a songwriter and performer. Picture: AAP

Mr Alan KOHLER
For significant service to the print and broadcast media as an editor, journalist and finance commentator. Picture: The Australian

Ms Chrissie FOSTER
For significant service to children, particularly as an advocate for those who have suffered sexual abuse. Picture: The Australian

Mr Ian THORPE, OAM
For significant service to youth and Indigenous education through charitable initiatives, and to swimming.

Ms Anna BURKE
For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly as Speaker of the House of Representatives, and to the community.

Ms Magdalene SZUBANSKI
For distinguished service to the performing arts as an actor, comedian and writer, and as a campaigner for marriage equality. Picture: David Caird

Mr Phil BURTON, Mr Toby ALLEN, Mr Mike TIERNEY and Mr Andrew TIERNEY of Australian band, Human Nature. For service to the performing arts as an entertainer. Picture: David Caird

Ms Kylie MINOGUE
For distinguished service to the performing arts as a national and international recording artist and entertainer. Picture: Getty Images

Ms Adele FERGUSON
For significant service to the print and broadcast media as a journalist and business commentator. Picture: The Australian

Mr Jonathan FAINE
For significant service to the broadcast media as a radio presenter, to the law, and to the community. Picture: AAP

Ms Kitty CHILLER
For significant service to sport, particularly as a modern pentathlon competitor and administrator. Picture: The Australian

The Honourable Warren TRUSS
For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly in the areas of trade, transport, agriculture, and rural and regional development.