The 2007 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 2007 by the Governor General of Australia, Michael Jeffrey
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.
Order of Australia Companion (AC) General Division Recipient Citation Notes Kenneth Ross HenryFor service to the development and implementation of economic and taxation policy, to the finance sector through a range of banking and regulatory bodies, and to the community in the area of welfare and care of native wildlife.For service to business, particularly as a leader in the construction, wine and cattle industries, to the advancement of Western Australia's musical and theatre culture, to the visual arts, and to the community. Barry James MarshallFor service to medicine and to medical research, particularly through the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Bridget Margaret OgilvieFor service to science in the field of biomedical research, particularly related to veterinary and medical parasitology, and through support for research funding to improve global health.For service to the community as a significant leader of changes and innovation in the public sector, particularly through the development and implementation of a whole-of-government approach to policy development and program delivery. John "Robin" WarrenFor service to medicine and to medical research, particularly through the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori and its role in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.
Officer (AO) General Division Recipient Citation Notes Michael John AhernFor service to the Queensland Parliament, to economic and trade development through fostering primary production and international relationships, and to the community through technological, medical research, educational and charitable organisations. Susan Marie Alberti For service to the community through support for major medical research institutions, particularly as a philanthropist, fundraiser and advocate for juvenile diabetes care and research. Neil ArmfieldFor service to the arts, nationally and internationally, as a director of theatre, opera and film, and as a promoter of innovative Australian productions including Australian Indigenous drama.Russell Stephen BaldingFor service to the Australian broadcasting industry, particularly through initiatives in the areas of service delivery, advanced technology and financial management, and to the accounting profession through CPA Australia. John Charles BannonFor service to politics and to the South Australian Parliament, to history, particularly through researching and publishing in the subject area of Australian Federation; and to the community through sporting, cultural and welfare organisations. Peter John BoxallFor service to economic and financial policy development and reform in the areas of accrual budgeting, taxation, and workplace relations. David John CappoFor service to the community of South Australia, particularly as Chair of the Social Inclusion Board and through involvement with social justice and health organisations, and to the Catholic Church in Australia.Benjamin Ming Tung ChowFor service to the community through inter-cultural activities to promote economic and employment opportunities and social interaction, including the establishment of Harmony Day. Margaret Court For service to tennis as a player, as a mentor to junior female elite competitors and through professional development programs; and to the communities of Australia and Sri Lanka as the initiator of a range of pastoral care, social support and emergency accommodation projects.Maurice John de Rohan For service to Australia Britain relations through involvement with and contributions to organisations promoting business, educational, charitable, community and sporting initiatives. (Posthumous) Margaret Elaine GardnerFor service to tertiary education, particularly in the areas of university governance and gender equity, and to industrial relations in Queensland. John Medwyn HutsonFor service to medicine, particularly in the field of paediatric surgery as a clinician, teacher and researcher, and to the community through the Scouting movement. David Andrew IppFor service to the judiciary through implementation of major reforms in court procedure in Western Australia, and to the law as a significant contributor to a review of the law of negligence in Australia. Robert Ian KnowlesFor service to the community as a contributor to a range of aged care, mental health, medical research and cultural organisations through the development of policies and protocols relating to food standards; and to the Victorian Parliament.Michard Gerard L'estrangeFor service to the development and implementation of public policy in Australia, particularly national security and foreign policy, and to international relations through fostering diplomatic, trade and cultural interests, including strengthening Australia's relationship with the United Kingdom.Gillian Margaret MooreFor service to education, particularly as Principal of Pymble Ladies' College, by fostering academic excellence and student participation across a range of sporting and arts activities, and as a major contributor to the independent schools' sector.David Victor MurrayFor service to the finance sector nationally and internationally through strategic leadership and policy development, to education, particularly fostering relations between educational institutions and business and industry, and to the community as a supporter of and fundraiser for cultural and church organisations.Linda Bardo NichollsFor service to Australian business, particularly in the areas of governance and corporate social responsibility, and as a mentor to women in the sector; to education; and to the community through major contributions to health and cultural organisations. Peter Julian NordenFor service to community development through social research and programs aimed at assisting marginalised young people and offenders, to the mental health sector, and to the Catholic Church in Australia. Borje Christopher NordinFor service to medicine nationally and internationally as a pioneering researcher in the fields of calcium metabolism, osteoporosis and renal stone disease, and as a clinician and academic. John Wayne OlsenFor service to the South Australian Parliament, particularly in the areas of economic development and reform, and through promoting business, infrastructure and investment opportunities; to international relations; and to the community.Roslyn Redman PackerFor service to the community as a major supporter of and fundraiser for a broad range of arts, cultural, medical research and health care organisations. John William PerryFor service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly as a contributor to the activities of professional regulatory committees, to legal education, and to the community.Robert Baddeley "Bob" Simpson For service to cricket as a coach at state, national and international levels, as a consultant, particularly in countries where cricket is an emerging sport, and through contributions to revision of the laws of cricket. Anthony Allan StaleyFor service to politics as a parliamentarian and contributor to the development of the Liberal Party of Australia, to the telecommunications industry, and to the arts. Lance Thomas Twomey For service to higher education as an administrator and academic, through promoting Australian tertiary education to the international market, and as a supporter of Indigenous, regional and multicultural education programs.For service to the judiciary and the law as a contributor to the reform of penal and parole systems, the rehabilitation of offenders, and Indigenous Australians involved with the criminal justice system; and to education as Chancellor of Victoria University, including efforts to increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
Military Division Branch Recipient Citation NotesArmy Paul Bruce Symon For distinguished service as the Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER.
Member (AM) General Division