The Queen's Birthday Honours 2008 were appointments in the Australian honours system to recognise and reward good works by citizens of Australia and other nations that contribute to Australia. The Birthday Honours are awarded as part of the Queen's Official Birthday celebrations and were announced on 8 June 2008 in Australia.
The recipients of honours are displayed as they were styled before their new honour and arranged by honour with grades and then divisions i.e. Civil, Diplomatic and Military as appropriate.
Order of Australia
Companion (AC)
General Division The Honourable Emeritus Professor Peter Erne Baume, , of New South Wales. For service to advancing higher education as an academic, researcher and administrator, and to the community through leadership roles in organisations addressing significant public health and social policy issues. Dr David Michael Bennett, , of New South Wales. For service to the law, particularly as Commonwealth Solicitor-General, through the provision of advice on matters of national interest and the international promotion of Australian legal services and education. The Honourable Dr Geoffrey Ian Gallop, of New South Wales. For distinguished service to the Parliament of Western Australia, to the promotion of economic development and environmental sustainability, and to the community through educational, health and social reform. Mr Reg Grundy, , of New South Wales. For service to the entertainment and television industry as the creator and producer of television programs depicting national cultural identity, to the promotion of Australia internationally, and to the community through philanthropic contributions to a range of organisations. The Honourable John Winston Howard, of New South Wales. For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly as Prime Minister and through contributions to economic and social policy reform, fostering and promoting Australia's interests internationally, and the development of significant philanthropic links between the business sector, arts and charitable organisations. Mr William John Kelty, of Victoria. For service to the trade union movement, particularly through the establishment of the universal system of superannuation, through improvements to productivity and conditions in the workplace and the development of youth training schemes. His Excellency the Honourable Justice Kevin Horace Parker, , The Hague, Netherlands. For eminent service to the law and the judiciary, particularly as Vice-President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and to the Anglican Church in Western Australia. Mr Kerry Matthew Stokes, , of Western Australia. For service to business and commerce through strategic leadership and promotion of corporate social responsibility, to the arts through executive roles and philanthropy, and to the community, particularly through contributions to organisations supporting youth.
Officer (AO)
General Division Mr Richard Hugh Allert, , of South Australia. For service to the business sector through visionary leadership and promotion of corporate social responsibility, and to the community through involvement with and support for a range of artistic, charitable and educational organisations. The Most Reverend Archbishop John Alexius Bathersby, of Queensland. For service to the Catholic Church in Australia, particularly as Archbishop of Brisbane, and to the community through the promotion of ecumenical dialogue. Professor James Frank Bishop, of New South Wales. For service to medicine, particularly in the field of cancer treatment and research and through the development of innovative policy, improved public awareness and service delivery programs. Professor Christopher John Burrell, of South Australia. For service to medicine as a specialist in infectious diseases, particularly in the field of virology, as an administrator and educator, and to the community of South Australia through the establishment of the Coriole Music Festival. Mr Roger Campbell Corbett, , of New South Wales. For service to business, particularly through leadership and executive roles in the retail sector and a range of allied organisations, and to the community. Ms Patricia Mary Faulkner, of Victoria. For service to the community through the development and implementation of public policy relating to health, aged care, children's services, disability services and housing. Dr Geoffrey Graham Garrett, of Australian Capital Territory. For service to scientific research and administration through leadership of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and the development and implementation of innovative research initiatives. Dr Colin (Col) Gellatly, of New South Wales. For service to the community as a leader in policy reform and administration in the New South Wales public sector, particularly through the coordination of whole-of-government program initiatives. Professor Michael Francis Good, of Queensland. For service to medical research, particularly in the fields of infectious disease immunology and vaccine technology, through leadership roles at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and contributions to education. Ms Joanna Miriam Hewitt, Washington DC, USA. For service to the community, particularly through significant contributions to Australia's agricultural, forestry and fishing sectors, to cross departmental policy formulation and delivery, and to international relations through fostering diplomatic, trade and cultural interests. The Honourable Chief Justice Terence John Higgins, of Australian Capital Territory. For service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly as Chief Justice for the Australian Capital Territory, and to the community through leadership roles with a range of sporting, educational and social welfare organisations. Mrs Dorothy Jane Hoddinott, of New South Wales. For service to education and the teaching profession, particularly through the Australian Joint Council of Professional Teaching Associations and through the professional development of teachers of English as a second language, and to the community through the support of immigrant and refugee students. Commissioner Malcolm Arthur Hyde, , of South Australia. For service to policing and law enforcement as Commissioner of Police in South Australia, particularly through the development of improved service delivery methods, to the detection and prevention of illicit drug use and electronic crime, and through contributions to national law enforcement policies. Mr Ubaldo Larobina, , of Victoria. For service to the media, particularly through the distribution of news and information to Italians living in Australia, and to the community through a range of multicultural, educational and charitable organisations. Ms Kim Coral McKay, of New South Wales. For service to the environment through executive public relations roles with a range of organisations, particularly as co-founder of Clean Up Australia and Clean Up the World, and to the community. Mr Martyn Kenneth Myer, of Victoria. For service to business and to the community, particularly through contributions to medical research and the establishment of the Florey Neurosciences Institute and through executive and philanthropic roles with a range of organisations. His Honour Thomas Ian Pauling, , of Northern Territory. For service to the Northern Territory through significant contributions to the law, particularly relating to constitutional matters, to the development of legal organisations and the promotion of professional standards, and to the community. Professor John Ralston, of South Australia. For service to science and to scientific research, particularly in the field of physical chemistry and minerals processing, to education and to the creation and application of new scientific knowledge to industry. Mr Arthur Sinodinos, of New South Wales. For service to politics through the executive function of government, to the development of economic policy and reform, and to the Greek community. Professor Ian Hugh Sloan, of New South Wales. For service to education through the study of mathematics, particularly in the field of computational mathematics, as an academic, researcher and mentor, and to a range of national and international professional associations. Dr Ian James Watt, of Australian Capital Territory. For service to the community through the development of public policy and administration in the areas of finance and governance, budget and expenditure policy, taxation reform, and through contributions to international professional finance organisations. Mr Jeffrey Robert Whalan, of Australian Capital Territory. For service to the community through the implementation and administration of government policies and initiatives in the area of social services and welfare programs, and to the development of corporate accountability and stakeholder management processes.
Member (AM)
General Division
Mr Donald John Alexander, of South Australia. For service to engineering, particularly the water supply sector in South Australia. Professor Dennis Patkin Altman, of Victoria. For service to education as an academic, social and political commentator, and to the community through raising awareness of human rights issues and as a contributor to the development of HIV/AIDS policy. Mr Peter James Andren, deceased, of New South Wales. For service to the Parliament of Australia, and to the rural and regional communities of central west New South Wales, particularly through support for a range of Indigenous, disability and health service organisations. Dr Anona Fern Armstrong, of Victoria. For service to education through research and teaching roles in the fields of management, corporate governance, and evaluation, to professional organisations, and to the community. Associate Professor Robert Neville Atkinson, , of South Australia. For service to medicine as an orthopaedic surgeon and through contributions to professional associations. Mr Edmund John Bailey, of Northern Territory. For service to the horseracing industry in the Northern Territory through the development and administration of the sport, and to the community. Mr Gerald Anthony Barry, of Queensland. For service to the community through a range of executive and support roles with ostomy associations. Dr Alfred John Bass, of Tasmania. For service to the community through the development of information technology systems relating to the collection of population health data. Mr Brian Joseph Bertwistle, of Queensland. For service to the transport and logistics industry, particularly through support for educational programs and driver and vehicle safety initiatives. Mr Michael Peter Berwick, of Queensland. For service to conservation and the environment through initiatives supporting the preservation of the Daintree Rainforest and far north Queensland, to local government, and to the community of Douglas Shire. Mr Kenneth Robert Bickle, of New South Wales. For service to the pharmacy profession through executive roles with a range of organisations, and to the community as a supporter of the Return Unwanted Medicines Program. Mr Ian Ross Bidmeade, of South Australia. For service to public health and to people with disabilities through contributions to administrative and legislative reforms, and to the community through a range of social welfare organisations. Professor Louis Charles Birch, of New South Wales. For service to science, particularly in the field of biology as an academic and researcher, and through contributions to the understanding of the relationship of science to religion. Mr Kevin Michael Blake, of Victoria. For service to international humanitarian aid through fundraising and administrative roles with Melbourne Overseas Missions.