Australia’s 2024 King’s Birthday Honours list recipients
Key Points
- Hundreds of Australians have been named in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.
- Two former premiers who led their states through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic were recognised.
- The Governor-General has said the list shines a light on the efforts, impact and difference made by these people.
The list also includes scientists, educators, judges, researchers, administrators, journalists, health professionals, chefs, volunteer firefighters, conservationists and business leaders.
Governor-General David Hurley. Source: Getty / Pool
Hurley said the honours, released , shone “a light on their efforts, the impact they have and the difference they make”.
Many of the honours have gone to people for their service to their local communities.
Leaders given honours
She has been honoured for her service in the social justice, gender equity, sporting, cultural and business sectors.
King’s honours for serving the community
This year’s list highlights people who have contributed to their communities in a wide variety of areas.
King’s Birthday Honours have just been announced, but King Charles’ actual birthday is in November. He turned 75 last year. Source: Getty / Chris Jackson
and to the community as a Member of the Order of Australia.
Food insecurity has been an issue of increasing concern in the past year during Australia’s continuing cost of living crisis.
Brianna Casey, whose work with Foodbank has a social, environment and community impact, has been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours list. Source: AAP / Stefan Postles
Having already been made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2008, former international cricketer Glenn McGrath has been further recognised this year by being made an Officer of the Order of Australia.
This honour recognises his work in bringing awareness and raising funds for breast cancer research and care services through the foundation he started in his late wife Jane’s name as well as his work as an international cricket coach.
Representing diverse communities
A number of people who have been key to helping new migrants create meaningful lives in Australia have been recognised as part of the King’s Honours List.
President of the National Italian-Australian Women’s Association, Concetta Perna, has been made a Member of the Order of Australia and chairperson of the Latvian Federation of Australia and New Zealand, Anita Anderson, has received the Medal of the Order of Australia.
Leonard Vary, who is the co-chair of Equality Australia, has been recognised for his significant service to the philanthropic sector, to the LGBTIQA+ community, and to the arts by being made a Member of the Order of Australia.
Artists and entertainers make the King’s list
Radio and television presenter Hamish Blake, who is also an ambassador for Foodbank Victoria, has received the Medal of the Order of Australia for his contributions to the arts as an entertainer, and to the community.
Comedian Hamish Blake is among the well-known names on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list. Source: Getty / Don Arnold/WireImage
Collins, from Brisbane band Powderfinger, was named a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to the arts through music, and to the community.
She was a founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative in Sydney and was instrumental in keeping the organisation operating when it ran into difficulties in 2009.
Pushing for change
Anti-domestic and family violence campaigner Betty Taylor has also been a voice for change.
Betty Taylor has advocated for the prevention of domestic and family violence in Australia. Source: AAP / /
Her decades of work in the area, including , an advocacy group for domestic violence victims, has led to her being honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia.
Award recipients will attend ceremonies at Government House in their respective state or territory in coming months.