The King's Birthday 2024 Honours list

The Governor-General today announced Honours and Awards for 737 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service. 

 

“I would like to congratulate all those recognised in today’s Honours List. Some names are well-known, but the vast majority are not – they are people who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a difference in our community,” the Governor-General said.

 

“Through today’s recognition we shine a light on their efforts, the impact they have and the difference they make. On behalf of all Australians, I thank recipients for their service and congratulate them on their recognition.

 

“This is my last Honours list as Governor-General. Presiding over investiture ceremonies and having the opportunity to meet so many diverse recipients in our honours system has been a tremendous privilege. Learning their stories has been inspiring and makes me enormously optimistic for our future.

 

“The honours and awards system belongs to all Australians and, by nominating people for recognition in the Order of Australia, we all have a role to play. I have been steadfast that the Order must reflect the diversity of our community – I am pleased by the progress we have made over the last five years. For it to continue, and it must, we need people to take the time to nominate people that inspire them.”

 

In addition to the 493 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (6 AC, 15 AO, 131 AM and 341 OAM), today’s Honours list includes: 

  • 25 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (3 AO, 7 AM and 15 OAM) 
  • 162 Meritorious awards 
  • 57 Conspicuous awards 

 

Recipients will attend investiture ceremonies at Government House in their respective state or territory in coming months to receive the insignia of their award.

 

This list also includes 34 Australians recognised for their contribution in support of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These individuals will also be included in an ongoing and permanent COVID-19 Honour roll.