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  • José Ramos-Horta, Nobel Peace Prize 1966
    José Manuel Ramos-Horta (born 26 December 1949) was the President of East Timor from 20 May 2007 to 20 May 2012, the second since independence from Indonesia. He is a co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Pea...
  • Dr Robert James Furlong McInerney, OAM (1918 - 2014)
    Dr Robert James Furlong “Bob” McInerney Birth 22 Aug 1918 Haberfield, Inner West Council, New South Wales, Australia Death 23 May 2014 (aged 95) Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bur...
  • Dr John Paul Gallagher, OAM KCSG KM (1920 - 2013)
    GALLAGHER, Dr. John Paul. OAM KCSG KM 26.04.1920 - 17.04.2013 Late of Willoughby Beloved husband of Monica. Loving father of Paul, Brian, Julia and Mary Louise. Uncle John to Leonie Puckeridge. Fat...
  • Dr Frederica Lucy Erickson, AM, Hon DLitt, Cit WA, FRWAHS (1908 - 2009)
    ERICKSON AM Dr Frederica Lucy (Rica) 1908 – 2009 Rica Erickson trained as a teacher and became a farmer’s wife in the Bolgart district. She made a rare and diversified contribution to the und...
  • Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Statham, AO, MBE, ARRC, ED (1915 - 2000)
    Born 18 December 1915 Kapunda, South Australia Died 3 July 2000 (aged 84) Perth, Western Australia Allegiance Australia Service/branch Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Years of service 1941–1947 Ran...

The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or meritorious service. Before the establishment of the order, Australian citizens received British honours.

The Queen of Australia is Sovereign Head of the Order,[2] while the Governor-General is Principal Companion/Dame/Knight (as relevant at the time) and Chancellor of the Order.

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Companion of the Order of Australia (AC – quota of 35 per annum)

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO – quota of 140 per annum)

Member of the Order of Australia (AM – quota of 365 per annum)

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM – no quota)