Order of Australia
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History

'The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II [] to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or meritorious service. Before the establishment of the order, Australian citizens received British honours.' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Australia)

Subcategories

Latest Winners / Recipients (also see subcategories)v1191

Year: 2013

George Papadopoulos for contributions to multicultural affairs and the arts in Victoria

Year: 2004

Jimmy Little For service to the entertainment industry as a singer, recording artist and songwriter and to the community through reconciliation and as an ambassador for Indigenous culture.

Year: 2002

Peter Skrzynecki For service to Australian multicultural literature
Ida West

Year: 1997

Ruth Chong

Year: 1994

(for services to literature) Judith Rodriguez
VIEW ALL LISTED RECIPIENTS (15)

Works About this Award

Tim Winton and Barry Humphries among Those Appointed to Order of Australia as Part of King's Birthday Honours Ashleigh Barraclough , 2023 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , June 2023;
Emotionally Different to a Writing Prize Says Carey Jason Steger , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 11 June 2012; (p. 7)
Union Jack Honours Aunty Jack Damien Murphy , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 June 2012; (p. 13)
An Australian for All Seasons Jason Steger , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 June 2012; (p. 11)
Daring to Raise Issues That Count : Controversial Philospher Rewarded Julie Hare , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 11 June 2012; (p. 7)
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