Australia Day Honours Celebrate 50 Years by Recognizing 732 Outstanding Achievements

Late Indigenous leader Yunupingu, human rights advocates, and Olympic champions among those honored with Australia's highest awards.

Dr. Galarrwuy Yunupingu, a late Yolŋu Indigenous activist and land rights advocate, posthumously received the Companion of the Order of Australia, the nation's highest honor.
Human rights lawyers Gillian Triggs and Megan Davis were recognized for their significant contributions to constitutional advocacy and child immigration reform.
Epidemiologist Allen Cheng was honored for his work in infectious disease research and public health policy, alongside other notable scientists and researchers.
Young skateboarder Arisa Trew, aged 14, became the youngest recipient of an Order of Australia Medal after her historic Olympic gold medal win in Paris.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn highlighted the honorees' diverse contributions across fields such as sports, science, public service, and the arts, marking the milestone 50th year of the awards.