The Australia Honours List recognises the outstanding service and contributions of Australians. Recipients come from right across the country and from all walks of life – including Boroondara.
The Honours and Awards system gives the nation a chance to celebrate and acknowledge those who work tirelessly to improve their local communities and make Australia a better place.
The 2025 Australia Day Honours list recognises and celebrates 732 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia, meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished service.
For all Australians recognised on the Honours List, visit the The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia website(open in new window).
Congratulations to the Boroondara residents who have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Australia Day 2025 Honours List
| Award | Name | Suburb | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division | Professor Richard Anthony Strugnell AO | Kew | For distinguished service to medicine, particularly microbiology, immunology and vaccinology through tertiary education, research and board positions. |
| Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division | Mr David John Briggs AM | Camberwell | For significant service to the performing arts as a guitarist, songwriter and producer. |
| Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division | Mrs Anne Coghlan AM | Hawthorn | For significant service to the legal profession, and to judicial administration. |
| Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division | Professor Alun Conrad Jackson AM | Kew | For significant service to health sciences, particularly as a researcher and academic. |
| Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division | Mr Patrick Gerard Boland OAM | Kew | For service to the manufacturing industry. |
| Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division | Mr Brian Johnstone OAM | Kew | For service to the community, and to people with disability. |
| Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division | Mr Patrick John McCluskey OAM | Camberwell | For service to the manufacturing industry. |
| Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division | Mr Robert William McLauchlan OAM | Ashburton | For service to architecture, and to social welfare. |
| Public Service Medal (PSM) | Dr Paul Bernard Thornton-Smith PSM | Kew | For outstanding public service in electoral research and legislation. |