2026 Special Honours (Australia)
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The Special Honours Lists for Australia are announced by the Sovereign and Governor-General at any time.
Some honours are awarded by other countries where King Charles III is the Head of State, Australians receiving those honours are listed here with the relevant reference.
This list also incorporates the Mid Winters Day honours list and the Bravery honours lists.
Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
- Jason Michael Baltov, Inspector, New South Wales Police Force. Awarded as part of the 2026 New Year Honours.[1]
- Paula Anne FitzPatrick, Senior Protocol Officer, New South Wales Premier's Department. Awarded as part of the 2026 New Year Honours.[2]
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
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Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)
- Robert Bates, OBE – For services to Business and to the Community. Awarded as part of the 2026 New Year Honours by Papua New Guinea[3]
New Zealand Order of Merit
Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM)
- Scott Ronald Glyndwr Dixon, CNZM – For services to motorsport. Awarded as part of the 2026 New Year Honours (New Zealand).[4]
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
- Leighton Smith – For services to broadcasting. Awarded as part of the 2026 New Year Honours (New Zealand).[5]
Star of Gallantry (SG)
- Royal Australian Air Force
- Pilot Officer Warren Frank Cowan, MG – 27 March 2026 – For acts of conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril on 22 July 1942 as the aircraft captain of Lockheed Hudson A16-201. The Medal for Gallantry awarded in October 2023 for the same action has been cancelled.[6]
Medal for Gallantry (MG)
- Australian Army
- Sergeant Garry John Chad – 14 February 2026 – For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances with 7 Platoon, 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in Long Khanh Province in Vietnam on 29 July 1971. The Mention in Despatches awarded in July 1972 for the same action has been cancelled[7][8]
- The late Mr (then Driver) Norman Ted Nye – 14 February 2026 – For acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances as a tank driver from 2/6th Armoured Regiment in World War II at Buna, New Guinea on 24 December 1942. The Mention in Despatches awarded in December 1943 for the same action has been cancelled.[7][8]
Bravery Medal (BM)
- Silas Despréaux – 13 April 2026 – Mr Silas Despréaux displayed considerable bravery during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]
- Ashlee Good – 13 April 2026 – The late Ms Ashlee Good displayed considerable bravery during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]
- Damien Jean Guerot – 13 April 2026 – Mr Damien Guerot displayed considerable bravery during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]
- Detective Inspector Amy Louise Scott, New South Wales Police Force – 13 April 2026 – Detective Inspector Amy Louise Scott displayed considerable bravery during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]
- Muhammad Taha – 13 April 2026 – Mr Muhammad Taha displayed considerable bravery during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]
- Faraz Tahir – 13 April 2026 – The late Mr Faraz Tahir displayed considerable bravery during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]
Commendation for Brave Conduct
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- Noel McLaughlin – 13 April 2026 – Mr Noel McLaughlin is commended for brave conduct for his actions during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]
- Catherine Ann Molihan – 13 April 2026 – Mrs Catherine Ann Molihan is commended for brave conduct for her actions during an armed attack at Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi, New South Wales on 13 April 2024.[9]