The 2006 Australia Day Honours are appointments to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by Australian citizens. The list was announced on 26 January 2006 by the Governor General of Australia, Michael Jeffery.
The Australia Day Honours are the first of the two major annual honours lists, the first announced to coincide with Australia Day (26 January), with the other being the Queen's Birthday Honours, which are announced on the second Monday in June.
Order of Australia Companion (AC) General Division Recipient Citation Notes For service to the development of academic medicine and medical education in Australia, particularly in relation to the evolving relationship between research and clinical practice, and as a mentor influencing the professional development of a generation of leading health care professionals. Mary Bernice Elphick For service to medicine and to the community as a pioneer in the development of health care and as a driving force in the success of the multi-disciplinary initiatives established at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Sydney.Nicole Mary Kidman For service to the performing arts as an acclaimed motion picture performer, to health care through contributions to improve medical treatment for women and children and advocacy for cancer research, to youth as a principal supporter of young performing artists, and to humanitarian causes in Australia and internationally. Villis Raymond Marshall For service to medicine, particularly urology and research into kidney disease, to the development of improved health care services in the Defence forces, and to the community through distinguished contributions to the development of pre-hospital first aid care provided by St John Ambulance Australia. Harry Messel For service to Australian science and to education as an outstanding educator raising awareness of the importance of the study of science and in particular physics, for instrumental contributions to improving science teaching in schools, and for conservation advocacy relating to endangered crocodile and alligator species. Kenneth Comninos Michael For wide ranging community service to lasting benefit, particularly in the development and management of road transport systems, engineering, tertiary education, cultural institutions and the Greek community. Gerald Glynn O'Collins For service to the Catholic church internationally and to scholarship as a renowned theologian, academic and influential contributor to ecumenical relations. Marigold Merlyn Southey For service to the community as an influential contributor to the development of philanthropy in Australia, for leadership and governance of significant artistic, educational, medical, environmental and social justice organisations and as Lieutenant Governor of Victoria.Kerry Matthew Stokes 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 Recipient Citation NotesFor service to economic development in Queensland through promoting business and investment opportunities, the initiation of major infrastructure projects, and attracting internationally acclaimed events; and to the community, particularly through support for biomedical research and educational organisations. Gavin Brown For service to tertiary education in Australia and internationally as an advocate for excellence and through the establishment of strategic links with overseas institutions, and to mathematical research. Edward Byrne For service to neurology as a clinician and academic and to advances in medical research, particularly in the area of mitochondrial muscle disease.Elisabeth Janet Calvert-Jones For service to the community through philanthropy and support for medical research, access to education in rural areas, development of significant cultural and botanical collections, and to the print media.Anne Katherine Carnell For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory through contributions to economic development and support for the business sector, knowledge industries, and medical technology advances. Inga Vivienne Clendinnen For service to scholarship as a writer and historian addressing issues of fundamental concern to Australian society and for contributing to shaping public debate on conflicting contemporary issues. Jeanne Margaret Collison For service to medicine as an anaesthetist, particularly in the field of cardiac anaesthesia and as a pioneer of cardiac bypass techniques through the development of the first Australian heart-lung machine. John William Copland For service to veterinary science, particularly in the areas of veterinary parasitology and fish pathology and the application of this research to agricultural programs in developing countries.Robert John Cornall For service to the community through contributions to the development of public policy, particularly counter terrorism arrangements in a changing global security environment; and through providing advice and governance across a diverse range of responsibilities within the civil justice system. Patricia Anne Davis-Hurst For service to the community through promoting awareness of reconciliation, Indigenous culture and history, and land rights; and to advising, assisting and mentoring Indigenous people. Ian Robert Falconer For service to science, particularly through research in the area of algal toxins relating to water quality management, to education internationally, and to the conservation movement.David Arnold-Keith Ferguson For service to the law and the legal profession and to fostering links with peak legal bodies in the Asia Pacific region.Penelope Jill Figgis For service to the environment and nature conservation through contributions to environmental organisations, public authorities and policy development in biodiversity conservation, protected areas and sustainable tourism.Lisa Kinkead Gasteen For service to the performing arts and to cultural life in Australia through opera as a leading dramatic soprano of national and international stature. Paul Fawcett Greenfield For service to science and engineering, particularly through research in the areas of chemical engineering, biotechnology, wastewater and environmental management, and to the tertiary education sector. David John Henderson-Smart For service to medicine, particularly in the fields of paediatrics and neonatal and perinatal care as a clinician, researcher, administrator and educator.Stuart Keith Hicks For service to the road transport industry through the development and implementation of reform policies and legislative frameworks, to the public sector in Western Australia, and to the community.Russell Allan Higgins For service to the community through the development and implementation of a broad range of government policies including financial management and accountability, microeconomic reform, and science and innovation strategies.Robert Jacks For service to Australian art as a painter, sculptor, printmaker and educator, and through support for emerging young artists. Frank Cameron Jackson For service to education, particularly in the disciplines of philosophy and social sciences as an academic, administrator and researcher.Graham Cyril Kennedy For service to the entertainment industry as an actor, comedian and presenter significantly influencing the development of the radio, television and film industries in Australia, and to the community. Donald McLean Lamberton For service to economics as a leading academic and researcher in the field of information economics through the multidisciplinary study of the impact of technology, information and society on economic development.Malcolm Hugh Mackerras For service to the community by raising public awareness of and encouraging debate about the political process in Australia and other western democracies, and through commitment to reform and improvement of the electoral system, and to education. Kenneth Edward Moroney For service to policing and law enforcement as Commissioner of Police in New South Wales, particularly through implementing reforms to reduce crime and increase public confidence; and for contributions to national security issues. Robin Hampton Mortimer For service to medicine, particularly in the areas of education, training and accreditation, and to endocrinology as a clinician, academic and researcher. John Brian North For service to medicine as a clinician, surgeon and teacher, and as a significant contributor to research in the fields of neurological diseases and treatment of severe head injuries.John Joseph O'Connell For service to the community through contributions to a broad range of health care, charitable, cultural and educational organisations. Concetto Antonio Sciacca For service to ex-service personnel, particularly through the commemorative program of events, Australia Remembers 1945-1995, to the community through support for cancer research institutions, and to the Australian Parliament.Karl Josef Seppelt For service to the Australian wine industry through pioneering viticulture initiatives and as a contributor to a range of industry organisations.Jack Smorgon For service to the community through philanthropy and support for a broad range of organisations including Jewish community and health and welfare groups; and to promoting economic development in Australia.James Alexander Strong For service to business and commerce, particularly in the aviation, insurance and retail fields, and to the arts as an administrator and philanthropist.Marjorie Constance Turbayne For service to the community through support for arts, heritage, social welfare and youth organisations, for encouraging national pride and identity, and for strengthening Anglo-Australian relations. Leon van Schaik For service to architecture as an academic, practitioner and educator, and to the community through involvement with a wide range of boards and organisations related to architecture, culture and the arts. Ian Roger Vanderfield For service to the community through the delivery of health care services at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, and to Rugby Union football.Barbara Frances Walker For service to the community, particularly in the area of health care through support for the establishment of an advanced centre for the management of chronic pain; and to assisting in promoting Melbourne as the host city for a major sporting event. Joy Wandin Murphy For service to the community, particularly the Indigenous community, through significant contributions in the fields of social justice, reconciliation, land rights, equal opportunity and art.Terence Anthony White For service to the pharmacy profession, particularly through contributions to regulatory authorities and industry reform, to the community in support of a range of social welfare, school and civic organisations, and to the Queensland Parliament. Glen Norman Williams For service to the judiciary and to the law, particularly in the areas of law reform and legal education, and to the community through contributions to the Scouting movement and sport.Imogen de Mortimer Zethoven For service to conservation and the environment, particularly as an advocate for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and as a proponent of legislation to promote biodiversity in Queensland. Military Division Branch Recipient Citation NotesArmy For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force, in particular as Head of Australian Defence Staff, Jakarta. For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff appointments.
Member (AM) General Division