Australia Day Honours

The Honourable Chief Justice Christopher Kourakis AC

Bachelor of Laws (Hons) 1981 University of Adelaide 

For eminent service to the judiciary, to the law and to legal reform, to social justice and gender equity, to the Greek community, and to education.

Dr Lainie Anderson OAM

Bachelor of Arts 1990, Ph D 2024 (University of South Australia)

For service to community history.

Shaun Bonétt OAM DUniv

Bachelor of Arts 1991, Bachelor of Laws 1992 (University of Adelaide), Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice 1993, Doctor of the University 2022 (University of South Australia)

For service to the community through a range of organisations.

Patrick Bourke OAM

Graduate Diploma in Education 1990 (University of South Australia)

For service to the community through public speaking coaching.

Dr Kevin Cameron OAM

Graduate Diploma in Management 2010 (University of South Australia)

For service to music, and to education.

Dr Peter Clements OAM

Bachelor of Science (Hons) 1974, Ph D 1979 (University of Adelaide), Former staff member 2011-2023

For service to conservation and the environment, and to medical science.

Kay Collas OAM

Diploma of Arts and Education 1959 (University of South Australia)

For service to the Anglican Church of Australia, and to education.

The Reverend Dr Vernon Cracknell OAM

Diploma of Arts and Education 1959 (University of Adelaide), Bachelor of Education 1983, Graduate Diploma in Education 1983, Master of Education 1995 (University of South Australia)

For service to youth through Scouts.

Mark Day OAM

Bachelor of Business 1982 (University of South Australia)

For service to charitable organisations, and to the finance sector.

Dr Bill Gransbury OAM

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1979 (University of Adelaide)

For service to the community of Angaston.

Graham Hill OAM

Diploma in Teaching 1977 (University of South Australia)

For service to youth, and to vocational education.

David Jarman OAM

Bachelor of Arts 1965 (University of South Australia)

For service to history preservation, and to the community of Marion.

Dr Nancy Lane OAM

Former staff member 1975-1978 (University of Adelaide)

For service to tertiary education.

Dr Jeffrey Mount OAM

Bachelor of Dental Surgery 1974 (University of Adelaide)

For service to dentistry.

Patricia Pledger OAM

Graduate Diploma in Reading and Language Education 1981 (University of South Australia)

For service to children’s literature.

Zeynep Sertel OAM

Graduate Certificate in Education 2022 (University of South Australia)

For service to the Islamic community of Victoria.

Scott Bayliss PSM

Bachelor of Business Management 1997 (University of South Australia)

For outstanding public service in delivering digital transformation and reform initiatives.

Peter Cottrell PSM

Bachelor of Science (Hons) 1983 (University of Adelaide)

For outstanding public service to Australia’s critical IT infrastructure.

Michaela Hart PSM

Master of Information Management 2019 (University of South Australia)

For outstanding public service to archival practice and access to records.

Tammie Pribanic PSM

Bachelor of Economics 1993 (University of Adelaide)

For outstanding public service through sustained leadership and reform in the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Cat Schofield PSM

Master of Mental Health Nursing Practice 2005 (University of South Australia)

For outstanding public service to mental health care in Tasmania.

Air Commodore Kaarin Kooij CSC and Bar

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 1997 (University of South Australia)

For outstanding devotion to duty as Director General Joint Transition Authority delivering continuous improvement and operationalisation of the transition operating model that supports Australian Defence Force personnel and their families.

Chief Superintendent Stephen Howard APM

Bachelor of Social Science 2000, Graduate Certificate in Management 2003, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration 2010 (University of South Australia)

For distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force.

Assistant Commissioner Stuart McLean

Bachelor of Management 2007, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration 2009, Master of Business Administration 2020 (University of South Australia)

For distinguished service as a member of an Australian police force.

John Probert AFSM

Professional Certificate in Management 2003 (University of Adelaide)

For distinguished service as a member of an Australian fire service.

David Potter ESM

Bachelor of Sustainable Environment 2010 (University of South Australia)

For distinguished service as a member of an Australian emergency service.

Julie Telfer ACM

Bachelor of Social Work 1994 (University of South Australia)

For distinguished service as a member of an Australian correctional service.

Lieutenant Commander Daniel Dowell CSM

Bachelor of International Studies 2010 (University of Adelaide)

For meritorious achievement as Officer in Charge Royal Australian Navy Tactical Data Links.