Love him or hate him,WA’s newest Companion of the Order of Australia Mark McGowan left behind an unforgettable legacy.
Contentious premiers Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan along with former Labor leader Simon Crean head a slimmed-down honours list.
Dad worked in hospitals for over 40 years and led a cardiothoracic unit for seven years,but he was humble about his achievements to the point of obfuscation.
The former premier’s public health role and Big Build legacy have helped put him in the company of next governor-general Sam Mostyn on this year’s honours list.
The three-time Richmond premiership player says he feels conflicted about receiving the award while the Israel-Hamas war rages.
Allison Burns receives the OAM for her work helping to prevent children dying from ingesting button batteries,as happened to her daughter,Bella.
The legendary fast bowler is among more than 700 Australians to be recognised with King’s Birthday Honours.
Diana Robinson and Peter Harcourt,who were on the panel that denied a transgender basketballer’s application to play semi-professional basketball,have called for nuance and empathy in the debate about eligibility in elite sport.
From the MP who ended John Howard’s career,to the Liberal senator who compared a political rival to Joseph Goebbels,it’s a great time of year for former pollies.
Energy Australia chair Jane McAloon,who was honoured with an Order of Australia this week,says the transition to clean energy is among the “most important imperatives that we face”.
Australians from all walks of life are recipients in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Here is the full list of those who have been recognised.