Australia Day 2026 Honours: The complete list of recipients

Sporting legend Cathy Freeman has been awarded Australia's highest honour, the Order of Australia, over 25 years after her Olympic gold medal at Sydney 2000. Other notable recipients include former premiers Kristina Keneally, Annastacia Palaszczuk, and Steven Marshall, and former federal finance minister Mathias Cormann. Nearly 1000 Australians were recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, including awards in the Order of Australia, meritorious awards, and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service. Freeman was recognised for her service to athletics, social impact, reconciliation, and as a role model to youth.