2016 Australia Day Honours


The 2016 Australia Day Honours were announced on 26 January 2016 by the Governor General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove.
The Australia Day Honours are the first of the two major annual honours lists, announced on Australia Day, with the other being the Queen's Birthday Honours which are announced on the second Monday in June.

Meritorious Service

Public Service Medal (PSM)

RecipientCitation
Dr Simon Andrew BarterFor outstanding public service to aircraft accident investigation and safety, in particular the area of metal fatigue in military aircraft, and the development of differentially corrected GPS based debris mapping.

Australian Police Medal (APM)

BranchRecipient
Australian Federal PoliceCommander Brian Samuel McDonald
Australian Federal PoliceCommander Paul Sheldon Osborne

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

BranchRecipient
FederalDavid Charles Brooks

Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)

BranchRecipient
New South Wales Ambulance ServicesBrian Joseph Parsell

Emergency Services Medal (ESM)

BranchRecipient
New South Wales Emergency ServicesPeter Cinque,
New South Wales Emergency ServicesGraham Kingston Kinder
New South Wales Emergency ServicesMark Anthony Powderly
Victorian Emergency ServicesKevin Charles Poile
Queensland Emergency ServicesAndrew Gordon Bickerton
Queensland Emergency ServicesGeorge Allen Hill
Western Australian Emergency ServicesGeoff Bernard Brierley
Western Australian Emergency ServicesRobert William Crawford
Western Australian Emergency ServicesKenneth McLeod
South Australian Emergency ServicesJames Trevlyn Smith
Tasmanian Emergency ServicesJohn Leonard Campbell
Tasmanian Emergency ServicesPeter John Geard,
Tasmanian Emergency ServicesKelvin Douglas Jones
Northern Territory Emergency ServicesSharon Louise Kearney

Distinguished Service

Bar to the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC and Bar)

BranchRecipientCitation
ArmyBrigadier D, For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations on Operation SLIPPER

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

BranchRecipientCitation
ArmyMajor General Craig William Orme, For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations as Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operations SLIPPER and OKRA from September 2013 to December 2014.
Air ForceAir Commodore Steven Peter Roberton, For distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations as the inaugural Commander Air Task Group 630 on Operation OKRA from September 2014 until January 2015.

Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

BranchRecipientCitation
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Sean Edward BenpoathFor distinguished leadership in warlike operations whilst deployed on Operations SLIPPER and HIGHROAD as the inaugural Commanding Officer Mentor to the 2nd Training Kandak, Afghan National Army Officer Academy from 14 January 2014 to 8 February 2015.
ArmyCaptain KFor distinguished leadership in warlike operations as the Nursing Officer and Health Planner on Operation OKRA.
Air ForceSquadron Leader MFor distinguished leadership in warlike operations in tactical planning and operational risk management on Operation OKRA.

Commendation for Distinguished Service

BranchRecipientCitation
NavyCaptain Craig Anthony Powell, For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Director of Operations, Combined Maritime Forces, Maritime Operations Advisor, Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from 3 December 2013 to 30 June 2014.
ArmyBrigadier Andrew William FreemanFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Combined Joint Staff Officer Logistics within North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan from 11 January 2014 to 10 December 2014.
ArmyMajor Danielle Nicole HugginsFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed on Operation SLIPPER as the Female TOLAY platoon commander to the United Kingdom-led mentoring mission to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy at Qargha, Kabul, Afghanistan from February to September 2014.
ArmyCaptain Katrina Anne KellyFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Nursing Officer to the United Kingdom-led mentoring mission to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy at Qargha, Kabul Afghanistan on Operations SLIPPER and HIGHROAD from July 2014 to January 2015.
ArmyColonel MFor distinguished performance of duties on Operation SLIPPER.
ArmyMajor RFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as the Executive Officer and Officer Commanding on Operation OKRA.
ArmyCorporal SFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as a Team Commander on Operation OKRA.
ArmyBrigadier David Peter ShieldsFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed on Operation SLIPPER from 14 November 2013 to 15 November 2014.
ArmyMajor TFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as an Officer Commanding, Commando Company Group with the Special Operations Task Group Force on Rotation I on Operation OKRA.
Air ForceFlight Lieutenant CFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations while deployed as a Combat Controller on Operation OKRA.
Air ForceAir Commodore Noel Gregory Derwort, For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER.
Air ForceAir Commodore Hayden Kelsey MarshallFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Deputy Commander Support Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 on Operation SLIPPER from October 2013 to November 2014.
Air ForceGroup Captain RFor distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations during Operation OKRA.

Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)

BranchRecipientCitation
NavyLieutenant Commander John David De Bomford, For outstanding devotion to duty as the Marine Engineering Officer in HMAS Stuart from December 2013 to March 2015.
NavyChief Petty Officer SFor outstanding achievement in the Australian Defence Force Counter Improvised Device Task Force.
NavyCommander David Murray Walter, For outstanding achievement as the Commander Engineer in HMAS Canberra.
NavyCaptain Bradley Ian White, For outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the Director of the Navy People Career Management Agency.
ArmyMajor BFor outstanding achievement in the performance of duty during Operation Bring Them Home in August 2014.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Robert Geoffery BrennanFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 9th Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment and inaugural Commanding Officer of the 11th/13th Brigade Reinforcing Battle Group.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel David Mark EdwardsFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the School of Artillery.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Gavin Michael KeatingFor outstanding achievement in the performance of duty as the Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel John George PapalitsasFor outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade 1 Capability Development Training within Headquarters Forces Command.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Jasmin Clarissa ShorttFor outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade 1 - Transitions, Directorate of Soldier Career Management - Army, Army Headquarters.
ArmyMajor Mitchell John WatsonFor outstanding achievement as the Officer Commanding D Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Martin Christopher WhiteFor outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer 7th Signal Regiment.
Air ForceGroup Captain Robert Timothy ChipmanFor outstanding achievement as the Commander of Task Unit 630.1 during Operation OKRA.
Air ForceWarrant Officer Brian Edward HoldcroftFor outstanding devotion to duty as the Senior Training Manager of Air Surveillance Training at the Surveillance and Control Training Unit.
Air ForceSquadron Leader JFor outstanding achievement in establishing the Combat Control Capability for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air ForceSergeant Daniel Scott MackieFor outstanding achievement as an Avionics Technician in Number 37 Squadron.
Air ForceSquadron Leader Brendan Leslie PearceFor outstanding devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade 2 Capability Development, Headquarters Air Mobility Group.
Air ForceWing Commander Natasia Anne PulfordFor outstanding achievement as the Joint Program Office Integrated Logistics Systems Coordinator, Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Systems Program Office.
Air ForceWarrant Officer Colin Thomas ThacklerFor outstanding achievement as the Warrant Officer Engineer of the Air Component Coordination Element of Joint Task Force 639 for Operation RESOLUTE.
Air ForceGroup Captain Paul Anthony WadeFor outstanding achievement as the Director Cyber Coordination Office and Head of the Information Operations Tiger Team.

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)

BranchRecipientCitation
NavyLeading Seaman Mitchell John AustinFor meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as Leading Seaman Propulsion Systems Marine Technician in HMAS Arunta from March 2014 to March 2015.
NavyWarrant Officer Gordon Keith DavisFor meritorious devotion to duty as Command Senior Sailor of NUSQN 725 and Senior Maintenance Unit Coordinator during 2013 and 2014.
NavyCommander Narelle Melanie Devine, For meritorious achievement as the Deputy Director-Cyber in Joint Capability Coordination Division.
NavyPetty Officer David Robert HowardFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Communications Systems and Navigation Aids Supervisor in HMAS Sirius.
NavyFor meritorious achievement as the Staff Officer Grade Two Logistics Operations within Headquarters Joint Task Force 639 on Operation RESOLUTE.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Dean Jamie AshtonFor meritorious achievement as Deputy Director Curriculum, Australian Command and Staff College.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Andrew BakerFor meritorious devotion to duty as Senior Instructor of the All Corps Majors Course and Advanced Operations Course, Officer Training Wing, Land Warfare Centre.
ArmySergeant Mark Angelo BivianoFor meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as a Rifle Platoon Sergeant in the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
ArmyWarrant Officer Class One David Gregory BromwichFor meritorious achievement as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
ArmyChaplain Stephen Robert BrooksFor meritorious achievement as the Brigade Coordination Chaplain, 3rd Brigade.
ArmySergeant Colin Roger BurrowsFor meritorious achievement as a movements specialist with the 2nd Commando Regiment and 1st Joint Movement Group.
ArmyWarrant Officer Class Two Daniel Colin DonaldFor meritorious achievement as the Supervisor Separations within the Directorate of Soldier Career Management - Army, Army Headquarters.
ArmyCorporal Dean Matthew GeorgeFor meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as a Sniper Team Leader in the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
ArmyWarrant Officer Class One Brad GrahamFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
ArmyLieutenant Colonel Carrissa Cherie IbbottFor meritorious achievements as the Deputy Director of Workforce Modelling Forecasting and Analysis - Army.
ArmyWarrant Officer Class Two Joseph Phillip LaycockFor meritorious achievement in the performance of duty as the Squadron Aviation Aircrewman Instructor in the 171st Aviation Squadron, 6th Aviation Regiment.
ArmyMajor PFor meritorious achievement as the Officer Commanding Joint Task Force 644 in August 2014.
ArmyMajor RFor meritorious achievement as a signals intelligence officer.
ArmySergeant SFor meritorious achievement in the performance of duty while posted as a Company Operations Sergeant to the 2nd Commando Regiment during 2014.
Warrant Officer Gregory John CliveFor meritorious achievement as the Squadron Warrant Officer of Combat Survival Training School.
Flying Officer Justin Troy CrosbyFor meritorious achievement as the Technical Training Manager at Number 35 Squadron.
Sergeant Billie-Jean HewsonFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Orderly Room at Number 285 Squadron.
Flight Sergeant Gavin Todd JonesFor meritorious achievement in the improvement of aviation safety critical maintenance at Number 92 Wing.
Squadron Leader PFor meritorious achievement on Operation OKRA.
Squadron Leader Claire Lorraine PearsonFor meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade Two Requirements and Collection Management at Headquarters Joint Operations Command.
Flight Lieutenant RFor meritorious achievement during Operation OKRA
Squadron Leader Stephen Peter WellingsFor meritorious devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer Combat Support Unit Rotation 12 while deployed on Operation ACCORDION from 3 October 2014 to 15 April 2015.