The 2002 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 2002 by the Governor General of Australia, Peter Hollingworth.
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 Morrish Alexander Besley For service to the community through the promotion of economic and social development, the advancement of science, innovation and education, and for distinction at the forefront of government and corporate responsibilities. Glyn Conrad Davis For service to public administration, particularly as an advocate for good governance, constitutional reform and the creation of infrastructure to enable the development of a 'knowledge-based' nation, to tertiary education in the field of political science, and to the community. Ross William Dunning For service to the development of transport systems, particularly the development of modern and efficient rail services, to the export economy, to the construction industry, and to the community through support for cultural activities and charitable organisations. John Joseph Fahey For service to the Australian and New South Wales Parliaments, particularly through landmark reform of industrial relations, facilitation of high technology and industry growth, and for raising the international profile of Australia as Chairman of the Bid for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Richard Norman Johnson For service to education as the inaugural Chancellor of the University of Technology, Sydney, for the development of academic standards and leadership in education issues, to the Australian Council of Professions, and to the architectural profession. Gordon Keith Moyes For service to the community in the delivery and expansion of social welfare and outreach services through the Wesley Mission, for fostering networks and partnership arrangements with other agencies to make services more widely available, and to religion.Maurice Lionel Newman For service as an outstanding contributor to the Australian business and financial sectors through a range of policy advisory bodies, to the development and promotion of Australia's international trade relations, and to the community. Carlo Salteri For service as a leader in industrial and technological development in Australia, to the engineering, construction and manufacturing industries, and to the community through a range of artistic, cultural and health-related organisations.
Officer (AO) General Division