The Australia Day 2026 Honours list

Andrew Matraszek ESM - 22-year veteran surf lifesaver.

"If everyone does whatever they can do in the volunteer/community service space, it makes society a better place."  

Nunziata Basile OAM - For service to seniors.

"When I first heard about the award I thought back to my early days in Australia, arriving as a young migrant with little more than hope and determination."

Alexander Francis del Porto OAM - For service to local government, and to the community of Bayside.

"What has motivated me has been the desire to improve the wellbeing of my local community and to be responsive to the needs of residents." 

Alisa La Pila APM - For her work within the Queensland Police Service.

“This recognition strengthens my commitment to serving our community and reinforces the importance of professionalism and integrity in policing.”

Caro (Caroline) Ryan OAM - For service to outdoor recreation through a range of roles.

“[The recognition is] humbling and a deep honour… a sense that all the unseen hours, months and years of work—never done for recognition—are seen."

Kylie Walker AM - For significant service to scientific communication and advocacy. 

“Making and applying new knowledge is more important than ever to creating a resilient and hopeful future."

Beverly (Bev) Edwards OAM - For service to the community of the Cardinia region.

"You just do what you can to help others."

Daniel (Tank) John Tellman OAM - For service to veterans.
 

“It’s about making sure veterans feel supported ... I sit down with them [veterans], have a coffee, share a meal – whatever it takes.”