King’s Birthday Honours
Medical pioneer and ex-MP Katie Allen honoured posthumously in King’s Birthday list
A host of trailblazing women are recognised in this year’s honours including philanthropist Janet Calvert-Jones, radio host Fran Kelly and gender equality advocate Natasha Stott-Despoja.
- Stephen Brook
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King’s Birthday Honours 2026: The full list
Explore the full list of recipients in every category for this year’s honours.
A former premier, veteran broadcaster and Sydney bridge custodian honoured in King’s awards
From politicians to everyday heroes, nearly 1000 Australians have been recognised in this year’s honours.
- Megan Gorrey
Melbourne kung fu queen among King’s Birthday Honours heroes
The honours recognise community heroes whether they’re raising money for an ambulance service, teaching women self-defence, bringing killers to justice or organising relief efforts in a bushfire-hit region.
- Carolyn Webb
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer great is knighted by King Charles
The only Englishman to score at three soccer World Cups receives the shoulder-tap from the King for his services to sport and charity.
- Brian Melley
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- Federal
Morrison ‘saved lives’: Why former PM deserves highest honour in the land
It’s been branded by some as “the worst insult to all Australians”, but there is a case amid the controversy for Scott Morrison’s royal-endorsed gong.
- Shane Wright
- Opinion
- Opinion
Honouring Scott Morrison makes a mockery of awards system
The fact that every Australian prime minister routinely gets one of these gongs is yet another reason to review our honours system.
- Jenna Price