The 2009 Australia Day Honours are appointments to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by Australian citizens. The list was announced on 26 January 2009 by the Governor General of Australia, Quentin Bryce.
The Australia Day Honours are the first of the two major annual honours lists, the first announced to coincide with Australia Day (26 January), with the other being the Queen's Birthday Honours, which are announced on the second Monday in June.
† indicates an award given posthumously.
Order of Australia Companion (AC) General Division Recipient Citation NotesLessing Faith Bandler AM For distinguished service to the community through the advancement of human rights and social justice, and by raising public awareness and understanding of the cultural heritage of South Seas Islanders, and to women's issues. Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia , www.gg.gov.au For service to the Parliament of Australia through contributions to the development of government policies in relation to defence and international relations, as an advocate for Indigenous people, and to the community.Marilyn Ann DarlingFor service to the development, advancement and growth of visual arts in Australia and internationally, particularly through the National Portrait Gallery, and to the community through a range of philanthropic endeavours.
Officer (AO) General Division Recipient Citation NotesCheryl Sarah Bart For service to the economic and cultural development of South Australia through leadership and executive roles, to the community through social welfare organisations, and to sport. Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia, www.gg.gov.auProfessor Lynda Dent Beazley For service to medical science, particularly in the field of brain-related research both nationally and internationally, and as a contributor to the development of science policy in Western Australia.John Anthony Bell AM OBEFor service to the performing arts, nationally and internationally, as an actor and a director, as a supporter of emerging artists, and through a range of educational programs.Julian W K Burnside QCFor service as a human rights advocate, particularly for refugees and asylum seekers, to the arts as a patron and fundraiser, and to the law.For service to tertiary education as a leader and academic in the field of classical studies, and through executive and advisory roles with professional bodies.The Honourable Gregory John CrafterFor service to the Parliament of South Australia, to education policy in the areas of curriculum development and improved opportunities for teachers, and to the community through social welfare and youth organisations.Professor Brian Michael CrommelinFor service to the law and to legal education, particularly as a tertiary educator and through the development of mining and petroleum law in Australia.Doctor Ronald Bertram CullenFor service to public administration in Victoria through the development of innovative management practices and organisational change.(Frà) Professor Richard Sydney Divall OBEFor service to the performing arts as a conductor, composer and musicologist, through the preservation of Australia's musical heritage and support for young performers, and to the community.John Brehmer Fairfax AMFor service to the print media industry, particularly the development of news services in rural and remote areas, and to the community through executive roles with agricultural, youth and charitable organisations.Doctor James Ian GillFor service to water resource management and administration in Western Australia, to the transport industry, and to education.His Honour Kevin James HammondFor service to the law, particularly in relation to criminal trial procedures and corruption investigation through judicial roles, review and administration.Professor David John Hill AMFor service to public health, particularly through leadership roles in the promotion of cancer awareness and prevention programs.David John Klingberg AMFor service to the tertiary education sector as a contributor to governance policy, and to commercial and economic development and infrastructure projects.Professor Pauline Yvonne LadigesFor service to the advancement of botanical science and research, particularly in the field of taxonomy and plant systematics, and to the conservation of Australian flora and fauna.John Victor McCarthyFor service to the property and construction industries, particularly through leadership roles in peak bodies, and through promotion of co-operation, research and innovation.Doctor Brian Anthony McNameeFor service to business and commerce through innovative leadership in the expansion and growth of the Australian bioscience industry, and to the community.Doctor David Raymond MorganFor service to the finance sector as a leader in the development of policies affecting the regulation of financial institutions, corporate social responsibility, and economic reform.The Honourable Ronald Sackville QCFor service to the administration of the Australian judicial system, to the reform of federal and state law, and to legal education.For service to improving public health outcomes through research and education in the areas of behavioural science, cancer control and Indigenous health.Jane Louise SchwagerFor service to social welfare through leadership roles with a range of organisations and the development of professional programs and standards.Professor Colin Edward SullivanFor service to medicine as an innovator in the field of sleep disorders and the development of equipment and treatment practices.The Honourable Bernard George TeagueFor service to the law, particularly through leadership roles with the Law Institute of Victoria, the Parole Board of Victoria and Forensicare, to the judiciary through the development of innovative courtroom practices, and to the community.
Military Division Branch Recipient Citation NotesNavy For distinguished service as Commodore Flotillas, Maritime Commander Australia, Commander Australian Fleet and Commander, Australian Defence College.Army Major General Ian Bruce Flawith CSCFor distinguished service to the Australian Army in the fields of training and personnel, particularly as Commander 11th Brigade, Assistant Commander of the 1st Division and as Commander of the 2nd Division. Major General Richard Gary Wilson AMFor distinguished service to the Australian Army in the fields of force structure, personnel training and operations, particularly as Commander Training Command – Army and as the Commander of the 1st Division.
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