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."