2024 Australia Day Honours

The Australia Day 2024 Honours List acknowledged the significant contribution to the community of more than 1,042 individuals, including 739 recipients in the General Division of the Order of Australia and 59 Distinguished and Conspicuous awards.

In 2024, 147 Queenslanders were honoured for their significant contribution to communities across Queensland.

Congratulations to all RSL Queensland members who have been recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours. It is an outstanding achievement to be acknowledged for your service to the community, Australian veterans and their families.

Thank you for your continued commitment to your community.  

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION 

• Dr Ian Bruce Cameron RFD, Elanora – for service to medicine, and to community music.  

• Mr David John Chalk, Gordonvale – for service to veterans and their families, and to the community. 

• Councillor Janet Louise Clifford, Whitsundays – for service to women in local government, and to the community of the Whitsundays. 

• Mr Alexander Garlin, Coorparoo – for service to veterans and their families. 

• Mr Jeffrey Grant Maurice, Jacobs Well – for service to veterans, and to business. 

• Professor Michael David Reilly, Townsville – for service to the community through a range of organisations. 
• Mr Alan John Sparks AM (Mil) BEM, Albany Creek – for significant service to apprenticeship and vocational training, and to veterans. 

CONSPICUOUS SERVICE CROSS (CSC) 

• Chief Petty Officer Gillian Bryant – for outstanding achievement as a member of the Royal Australian Navy Sea Training Group Defence Cooperation Program. 

To view the full Australia Day 2024 Honours List, please visit the Governor-General’s website. 

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