All the Queenslanders in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List

From excellence in medical science to sporting greatness to and service to the community, these are the Queenslanders recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.

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From groundbreaking medical researchers to domestic violence campaigners, artists, community workers and professional sports players, these are the Queenslanders recognised in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List.

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Associate Professor Rhonda Muriel Faragher, Ferny Grove QLD. For distinguished service to people with Down syndrome through research programs and education initiatives.

Professor David Arthur Hume, Yeronga QLD. For distinguished service to biological science, particularly molecular biology, and to tertiary education.

Ms Carol Anne Kidu, Machans Beach QLD. For distinguished service to human rights, to community development, and to international relations.

Mr Scott Williams AM, Noosa Heads QLD. For distinguished service to business, to tertiary education, and through philanthropic contributions.

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Dr James Harrison Aylward, Indooroopilly QLD. For significant service to biomedical research, and commercialisation.

Dr Theresa Marie Craig, Maleny QLD. For significant service to politics, and to the agriculture industry.

Dr Anthony Bernard Cull, New Zealand. For significant service to medical administration, and to community health.

Dr Paula Dawson, QLD. For significant service to the visual arts, and to research in holographic technology.

Ms Bronwen Edwards, QLD. For significant service to mental health and suicide prevention.

Dr Kirstin Irene Ferguson, Sunshine Coast QLD. For significant service to business, and to gender equality.

The late Mr Stephen Edward Gregg, Formerly of Sunshine Beach QLD. For significant service to the Queensland tourism industry in leadership roles, deceased.

Distinguished Professor Lyn Robyn Griffiths, Burleigh Heads QLD. For significant service to genetics, and to research into neurological disorders.

Professor Emeritus Debra Claire Henly, Doonan QLD. For significant service to education administration, and to science.

Mr Victor Patrick Hoog Antink, Mermaid Beach QLD. For significant service to the property industry, and to corporate governance.

Ms Catherine Elizabeth Hunt, QLD. For significant service to the arts and cultural sector, and to women.

Dr Betsy Rivers Jackes, QLD. For significant service to botany, to conservation, and to tertiary education.

Mr Peter Moreton Johnson, QLD. For service to conservation and the environment, particularly to macropods.

Dr Heather Rose Nancarrow, QLD. For significant service to education, and to the safety of women.

Dr Leslie Karl Nathanson, Bardon QLD. For significant service to medicine as a gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeon.

Emeritus Professor Barry Nurcombe, St Lucia QLD. For significant service to medicine as a psychiatrist, and to tertiary education.

Mrs Mary Seefried, Moggill QLD. For significant service to equestrian sports.

Professor Edward Strivens PSM, Mooroobool QLD. For significant service to geriatric medicine, and to professional organisations.

Professor Kerry Brian Walsh, Kawana QLD. For significant service to horticultural science, and to tertiary education.

Mr David Wenham, QLD. For significant service to the performing arts as an actor and producer.

Mrs Dalene Wray, QLD. For significant service to the organic beef industry, and to professional organisations.

Emeritus Professor Jenny Ziviani, QLD. For significant service to occupational therapy, and to medical tertiary education.

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The late Mr Leo Brian Akee, QLD. For service to the community through a range of roles, deceased.

Mr Ronald Norman Bassan, Beaconsfield QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Judge Christopher John Bowrey, QLD. For service to the law, and to the community.

Mr Thomas Preston Campbell, QLD. For service to Indigenous youth, and to rugby league.

Ms Angela Ruth Chaplin, Bardon QLD. For service to the performing arts.

Mr Hendrikus Cornelus Claassen, Algester QLD. For service to veterans.

Mr Reginald Victor Collard, Sinnamon Park QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mrs Jill Costello, Kholo QLD. For service to community health.

Dr John Warwick Cox, Toowoomba QLD. For service to medicine as a paediatrician.

Mrs Susan Elizabeth Croft, Yeronga QLD. For service to community health as a physiotherapist.

Mrs Wendy Marea Cutting, Noosaville QLD. For service to the tourism and hospitality industry.

Mr Laurence Wayne Dixon, Sarina QLD. For service to horticulture.

Mrs Stefanie Gun-Britt Evans, Boondall QLD. For service to community health.

Mrs Carmel Lynette Gould, West Chermside QLD. For service to Australian rules football.

Mr Daryl James Gould, West Chermside QLD. For service to Australian rules football.

Mrs Sarah Jane Gray, Peregian Springs QLD. For service to community health.

Ms Samantha Jane Griffin, Yeronga QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mr Ian Garry Hall, Woodford QLD. For service to veterans and their families.

Mrs Linda Adele Harris, Tiaro QLD. For service to the community of the Fraser Coast.

Mr John Alfred Harvey, Mareeba QLD. For service to the community of Mareeba.

Mr Graeme Arthur Haussmann, Whitfield QLD. For service to engineering, and to the community.

Mr James Charles Hill, Mount Peter QLD. For service to the community of Cairns.

Mr Thomas John Holden, Buderim QLD. For service to the community of the Sunshine Coast.

The late Mr Nazminali Hudda, QLD. For service to the Nizari lsmaili Muslim community of Queensland, deceased.

Mrs Vicki Jackson, Gracemere QLD. For service to the law, and to the community.

Mr Christopher John Johnson, Woombye QLD. For service to community health.

Miss Rebecca Johnson, QLD. For service to the Indigenous and LGBTQI communities.

Mr Emanuel George Kallinicos, South Brisbane QLD. For service to the Greek community of Queensland.

Mr Barry Lawrence Keleher, Rockville QLD. For service to the community, particularly to youth.

Mr Brian Martin Kelly, Sippy Downs QLD. For service to the community of Tocumwal.

Mr Andrew Ross Kendall, Stanthorpe QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mr Donald Charles Lawie, East Russell QLD. For service to the community of the Cairns region.

Mr Herbert William Layt, Innisfail QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mr Barry Leech, Runaway Bay QLD. For service to people with a disability.

Mrs Ellen Josephine Leis, QLD. For service to the community of Bundaberg.

Mrs Eleanor Lydon, Toowong QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mrs Maureen Mabel Lyon, Buderim QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mr John Maxwell MacKenzie, Cairns QLD. For service to broadcast media.

Mrs Karen Macleod, Robina QLD. For service to swimming.

Mr Brian George McBride, Buderim QLD. For service to the community of Buderim.

Mr Timothy Gray Medhurst, St Lucia QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

The late Mr Patrick James Mildren, Formerly of Gulliver QLD. For service to veterans and their families, deceased.

Mrs Yoko Mills, Thursday Island QLD. For service to nursing.

Dr Vernon Moo, QLD. For service to medicine as an anaesthetist.

Mrs Jenifer Noelle Neary, Darling Heights QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mrs Karen Elizabeth Neuendorf, Buderim QLD. For service to business, and to the community.

Mr Gregory Clive Nothling, Springwood QLD. For service to the community through a range of roles.

Mr Peter Lawrence Ormsby, Main Beach QLD. For service to drag racing.

Mr Graeme Robert Pettigrew, QLD. For service to the community through a range of roles.

Mr Owen John Pezet, Burpengary East QLD. For service to soccer.

Mrs Margaret Phillips, QLD. For service to the community through a range of roles.

Miss Nicole Davina Phillips, East Brisbane QLD. For service to the community through a range of roles.

Mr Robert John Rotar, Kinkuna QLD. For service to the performing arts.

Mrs Maureen Rush, Gympie QLD. For service to veterans and their families.

Mr Selvamanickam Sinnathamby, Kenmore QLD. For service to the community, particularly through the church.

Mr Raymond John Smith, Dayboro QLD. For service to rowing.

Mr William Horatio Smith, Tingalpa QLD. For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Mr Paul Stevens, Toogoolawah QLD. For service to the community of the Gold Coast.

Mr Frederick William Stolz, Kippa-Ring QLD. For service to secondary education.

Mrs Rosemary Ann Swadling, Kawana QLD. For service to the community of Rockhampton.

Mr Guy Puget Tanner, Mudjimba QLD. For service to surf lifesaving.

Mr John Richard Tilly, Mount Crosby QLD. For service to veterans.

Mr Paulus Petrus Toonen, Scarborough QLD. For service to the community of Redcliffe.

Mr Graham John Roland Wheeler, Gulliver QLD. For service to community of Townsville through a range of organisations.

Mrs Lone Vittrup White, Whitfield QLD. For service to the creative arts as a ceramicist.

Mrs Florence Margaret Woods, Maleny QLD. For service to the community of Maleny.

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AUSTRALIAN ARMY

Lieutenant General John James Frewen DSC AM, For distinguished service as Commander Defence COVID-19 Task Force and Co-ordinator General of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force.

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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

Commander Debbie Ann Butterworth OAM CSM and Bar RAN, For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy in the field of Navy People leadership and management.

Rear Admiral Stephen John Hughes CSC RAN, For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in senior Command and staff roles.

Captain James Richard Levay RAN, For exceptional service in the field of career management and leadership development of Navy People.

Rear Admiral Nigel Antony Perry CSC RAN (Retd), For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior command and management roles.

Rear Admiral Christopher Erson Smith CSM RAN, For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior command and management roles.

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Brigadier Kahlil Scarf Fegan DSC, For exceptional service in the Australian Army as Chief of Staff Army Headquarters and Commander 3rd Brigade.

Brigadier David John Kelly CSC DSM, For exceptional service as Chief of Staff Army Headquarters, Divisional Chief Trans-regional Threats Coordination Cell, Plans Branch, United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Director of Workforce Strategy – Army.

Lieutenant Colonel Glyn David Llanwarne OAM, For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in the field of sensitive and strategic personnel case management.

Brigadier Gregory Robert Novak, For exceptional service in command and liaison appointments for the Australian Defence Force.

Colonel Leonard Oei, For exceptional service to the Australian Army as Director of Military Arts, Royal Military College and Joint Logistics Command as the Chief of Staff.

Brigadier Craig Donald Shortt DSC CSC DSM, For exceptional service as Director General Land, Director General Career Management Army and Commander Special Forces Group.

Wing Commander Kerry Ann Hollings, For exceptional service in major international engagement, strategic recruitment development, and Professional Military Education reform for the Australian Defence Force.

Warrant Officer Brett Andrew Hooper OAM, For exceptional service throughout the introduction of P8-A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, and the EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack capability for the Australian Defence Force.

Air Commodore David John Paddison CSC, For exceptional performance of duty as the Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation ACCORDION from July to December 2021.

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Wing Commander Mark Gregory Pentreath CSM, For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in organisational reform and change management.

Warrant Officer Dean Anthony Rhodes, For exceptional service in Air Movements development for the Royal Australian Air Force.

Group Captain Catherine Mary Williams, For exceptional service as Lead Defence Coordinator for the Australian International Airshow and Operations and Command responsibilities from 2009 to 2022.

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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

Chief Petty Officer Nathan James Byast, For meritorious service in the field of Marine Engineering and training.

Warrant Officer Richard John Dorey, For meritorious service to the Navy as an aircraft technician and as the Course Facilitator of the Chief Petty Officer and Warrant Officer Promotion Courses.

Warrant Officer Michael James Madigan, For meritorious service in the field of Maritime Logistics.

Captain P, For meritorious service in the delivery of weapons and technical intelligence within Defence.

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Major Laurent Pierre Berlioz-Nott, For meritorious performance of duty in the development of target systems, intelligence procedures and training.

Warrant Officer Class One Timothy James Langston, For meritorious service in the field of Military Intelligence doctrine and education.

Warrant Officer Class One Eric John Lewis, For meritorious service in the field of senior leadership as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Special Forces Group, 6th Brigade, 2nd Commando Regiment and the Special Forces Training Centre.

Warrant Officer Class One Nardia Jane McCulloch, For meritorious service as the Command Chief Clerk at Forces Command and Headquarters 2nd Division, and as the Technical Manager at the Army Personnel Support Unit (New South Wales).

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Sergeant Jason Deepak Bahadur, For meritorious performance of duty in the sustainment of the KC-30A capability for the Australian Defence Force.

Sergeant Timothy John Davies, For meritorious performance of duty in target intelligence training for the Australian Defence Force.

Wing Commander Rachael Sarah Quirk, For meritorious performance of duty in engineering, airworthiness and culture to enhance air power for the Australian Defence Force.

Ms Margit Cianelli, Upper Barron QLD. For service to wildlife conservation.

Originally published as All the Queenslanders in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List