The Birthday Honours are appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms of QueenElizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. TheBirthday Honours are awarded as part of theQueen's Official Birthday celebrations during the month of June.
Frances Adamson – For eminent service to public administration through the advancement of Australia's diplomatic, trade and cultural interests, particularly with the People's Republic of China and the Indo-Pacific region, to innovative foreign policy development and high level program delivery, and as the 36th Governor appointed in South Australia.
The Most Reverend DrPhillip John Aspinall – For eminent service to the Anglican Church of Australia, to the development of ecumenical relationships and professional standards, and through commitment to social justice and welfare.
Barbara Avalon Baker – For eminent service to the people of Tasmania through leading contributions to the law, to the judiciary and to the administration of justice, particularly in the area of family law, to professional legal organisations, and as a mentor and role model for young women, and as the 29th Governor appointed in Tasmania.
Emeritus ProfessorKurt Lambeck,AO – For eminent service to science, particularly to geophysics and geodesy, through research roles at the national and international level, to professional scientific organisations, and to education.
David Graeme McAllister,AM – For eminent service to the performing arts, particularly to ballet both nationally and internationally, to artistic directorship and dance education, and as a mentor.
ProfessorPhilip Geoffrey Alston – For distinguished service to the law, particularly in the area of international human rights, and to legal education.
Philip John Bacon,AM – For distinguished service to the arts, to social and cultural organisations, and through support for young artists.
Professor Peter Mark Bartold,AM – For distinguished service to dentistry, to periodontal research and education, and to professional dental organisations.
Professor Adrian Bauman – For distinguished service to public health, to the prevention of chronic disease, and to tertiary education.
The HonourablePatricia Anne Bergin,SC – For distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary, to legal administration, and as a mentor and advisor.
Emeritus ProfessorColin William Binns – For distinguished service to medical research, to tertiary education, to public health policy and human nutrition.
Russell Stewart Boyd – For distinguished service to the visual arts as a cinematographer of Australian feature films and television productions.
Gerard Patrick Bradley – For distinguished service to public administration, to economic policy, and to the community of Queensland.
Suzi Carp – For distinguished service to medical research, to children, and to the community through leadership roles.
Dr Bridget Mary Carty – For distinguished service to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, to education and research, and to the community.
Dr Patrick Toby Hewlett Coates – For distinguished service to renal medicine, to professional medical organisations, and to tertiary education.
Everald Ernest Compton,AM – For distinguished service to the aged welfare sector through advocacy and advisory roles, to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community.
Peta-Louise Mary Credlin – For distinguished service to parliament and politics, to policy development, and to the executive function of government.
Neale Francis Daniher,AM – For distinguished service to people with Motor Neurone Disease and their families through advocacy, public education and fundraising initiatives.
Professor Stephen Misha Davis,AM – For distinguished service to medical education, to stroke research, and to the management of cerebrovascular disease.
Erika Elizabeth Feller – For distinguished service to the international community, to the recognition and protection of human rights, and to refugee law.
ProfessorSusan Fletcher – For distinguished service to medical research, to neurological science, and to the treatment and support of those with Muscular Dystrophy.
DrIan Richard Freckelton,QC – For distinguished service to the law, and to the legal profession, across fields including health, medicine and technology.
ProfessorPaul Philip Glasziou – For distinguished service to medical education and standards, and to evidence-based medical research.
The HonourableMichael Patrick Grant – For distinguished service to the law, and to the judiciary, particularly as Chief Justice of the Northern Territory.
DrVanessa Ann Guthrie – For distinguished service to the minerals and resources sector, and as a role model for women in business.
Warwick Donald Hemsley – For distinguished service to the arts, to the community, and to the residential development sector.
DrMichael Henderson – For distinguished service to motor vehicle and motorsport safety, and to the prevention of road trauma.
Ian William Hicks,AM – For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic support for the arts, education and social welfare bodies.
Professor Donald William Howie – For distinguished service to medicine in the field of orthopaedics, and to professional medical organisations.
Kay Elizabeth Hull,AM – For distinguished service to rural and regional communities through health, skills development, and agricultural organisations.
Peter Alexander Ivany,AM – For distinguished service to the community as a supporter of sporting, arts, film, not-for-profit, and natural science organisations.
Cameron James Kerr – For distinguished service to wildlife conservation, to animal science education, and to zoological associations.
Janine Anne Kirk,AM – For distinguished service to the community through leadership and advisory roles in not-for-profit organisations.
Dr Evans Lagudah – For distinguished service to agriculture and food science as a researcher in the area of wheat genetics.
ProfessorJane Alexandra McAdam – For distinguished service to international refugee law, particularly toclimate change and the displacement of people.
Clinical ProfessorMichael John McDaniel – For distinguished service to Indigenous tertiary education, to the advancement of social cohesion through reconciliation, to the performing arts, and to the community.
Professor Geoffrey Lionel Metz,AM – For distinguished service to medicine, to medical education both nationally and internationally, and to professional medical organisations.
Christine Nixon,APM – For distinguished service to law enforcement, to women in policing, and to tertiary education.
Professor Leonard George Notaras,AM – For distinguished service to medical administration in the Northern Territory, and to professional organisations.
Dr Ann Margaret O'Neill – For distinguished service to the community through support for people affected by family and domestic violence.
Emeritus Professor Robert Baden Offord – For distinguished service to tertiary education in the field of human rights, social justice, and cultural diversity.
DrSuzanne Mary Packer,AM – For distinguished service to children through roles in health, welfare and protection initiatives.
Emeritus Professor Lester John Peters,AM – For distinguished service to medicine, particularly to radiation oncology, and to professional medical groups.
Clinical ProfessorCarol Anne Pollock – For distinguished service to medical research, education and science, to nephrology, and to clinical practice and governance.
Dr Stephen Rich RintoulAAM – For distinguished service to climate science through oceanographic and Antarctic research and policy development.
Paul Salteri,AM – For distinguished service to the community through philanthropic support for a range of organisations, and to business.
ProfessorRichard Anthony Scolyer – For distinguished service to medicine, particularly in the field of melanoma and skin cancer, and to national and international professional organisations.
Kenneth John Smith – For distinguished service to public administration, and to public sector leadership and education.
Douglas Norman Snedden – For distinguished service to the community through social welfare, health, and cultural institutions.
Emeritus ProfessorAlan Osbourne Trounson – For distinguished service to medical science, and to in vitro fertilisation and stem cell technologies.
Ian Richard Trust – For distinguished service to the Indigenous community, to economic and social development, and to emerging first nations leaders.
ProfessorAnne Frances Twomey – For distinguished service to the law, to legal education, and to public education on constitutional matters.
Emeritus Professor James Stanislaus Williams,AM – For distinguished service to the physical sciences, to tertiary education, and to professional scientific organisations.
Professor Stephen Donald Wilton – For distinguished service to medical research, to neurological science, and to the treatment of Muscular Dystrophy.
Major General Adam George Findlay,AM – For distinguished service and exceptional leadership as Special Operations Commander Australia, Commander Special Operations Joint Task Force - Iraq, and Commander of the 7th Brigade.
Commodore Timothy Alan Brown,RAN – For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy, principally in leading submarine capability development.
Rear Admiral Jennifer Ruth Firman,RAN – For exceptional performance of duty in the field of military medicine.
Rear Admiral Mark Davenport Hill,CSC,RAN – For exceptional service as the Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Accordion from June 2019 to January 2020.
Army
Brigadier Douglas Watson Laidlaw,CSC – For exceptional service as the Commander 4th Brigade and Commander Joint Task Force 646 during Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST 2019-2020.
Lieutenant Colonel Peta Mantel – For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in the fields of medical intelligence, health leadership, and epidemiology and disease surveillance.
Brigadier David John Thomae – For exceptional service as Adjutant General - Army, Commander 11 Brigade and Commander Joint Task Group 629.3.
Air Force
Air Vice-Marshal Alan Gregory Clements,CSC – For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in delivering the 2013 Force Structure Review, and in international engagement as Head of the Australian Defence Staff, Washington.
Warrant Officer Scott Anthony Doring – For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in air surveillance operations and personnel capability development.
Group Captain Edward Allan Eather – For exceptional performance of duty to the Australian Defence Force in legal services.
Air Commodore Damien Raymond Keddie – For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in combat aircraft acquisition and sustainment, and organisational capability development.
Warrant Officer Ricki Paul Kiely – For exceptional service in combat aircraft sustainment, Defence Aviation Safety Regulations development and implementation, and maintenance management in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Group Captain Martin Norman Nussio – For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in capability acquisition and sustainment.
Air Commodore Dianne Marie Turton – For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in the field of intelligence.
Group Captain Paul James Willmot,CSC – For exceptional service in aviation workforce sustainment for the Australian Defence Force.
Warrant Officer Wayde Clifford Bilsborow – For meritorious performance of duty as a Navy representative within the Air Warfare Destroyer Program.
Commander Roslyn Rose Connor,RAN – For meritorious performance of duty in the field of Navy leadership and cultural development.
Commander Griffyd Bryan Eldridge,RAN – For meritorious service in the field of Navy Marine Engineering.
Commander Paul Anthony Fothergill,RAN – For meritorious performance of duty in the recognition of service for current and ex-serving members, as the Director Navy Honours and Awards.
Commander Paul Colin Hornsby,RAN – For meritorious performance of duty in the field of robotic and autonomous systems.
Chief Petty Officer L – For meritorious performance of duty in the field of Navy Clearance Diving.
Warrant Officer Shannon-Lee Samuel Power – For meritorious performance of duty in the field of Navy and Joint Military Policing.
Army
Major A – For meritorious service in the development of frameworks for the management of sensitive, joint interagency capabilities over a period spanning more than two decades.
Warrant Officer Class One Andrew Jay Beaman – For meritorious devotion to duty as the Artificer Sergeant Major of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Brigade and 1st Armoured Regiment.
Major David Andrew Devine – For meritorious performance of duty in advancing the Australian Defence Force's Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, Cyberspace and Advanced Capabilities.
Major Russell Wayne Hamsey – For meritorious performance of duty in advancing the Australian Defence Force's unmanned aerial systems capabilities.
Warrant Officer Class One Virginia Lee Ann Morris – For meritorious performance of duty as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 2nd General Health Battalion and 7th Combat Service Support Battalion.
Major Anthony John Said – For meritorious service as the Operations Officer and Executive Officer of 2nd/17th Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment, and as Brigade Major 5th Brigade.
Colonel James Graham Waddell – For meritorious performance of duty as Director of Operations and Security Law and as Director of Army Legal Services for the Australian Defence Force.
Warrant Officer Class One Adrian Dennis Wilson – For meritorious performance as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 2/30 Training Group Malaysia, 41st Royal New South Wales Regiment and as the Wing Sergeant Major Tactics Wing at the School of Infantry.
Colonel Susan Kaye Winter,CSC – For meritorious service as a specialist anaesthetist and intensivist on multiple overseas deployments and specialist medical advisor to the 2nd General Health Battalion, 3rd Health Support Battalion and Army Health Services.
Air Force
Warrant Officer Russell Leonard Beck,CSC – For meritorious service in aviation maintenance and safety reform for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Squadron Leader Scott Gregory Van Ginkel – For meritorious performance of duty in pilot training development and implementation for the Australian Defence Force.
Jessica Isla Ballinger – For outstanding public service through social support services for Indigenous and vulnerable people in Queensland.
Shane Andrew Bennett – For outstanding public service to the development of social security policies, particularly to the design of the Government's economic support payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Sarah Jane Benson – For outstanding public service through driving innovation and forensic science capability for the Australian Federal Police.
Elisabeth Mae Bowes – For outstanding public service to international trade policy, particularly as Head of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Taskforce.
James Buttigieg – For outstanding public service to consular and crisis management, and enabling complex arrangements for the repatriation of Australians abroad during COVID-19.
Shane Patrick Carmody – For outstanding public service to modernising air safety regulations and drone pilot licensing.
Chris Faulkner – For outstanding public service to complex development of policy in support of Australians with a disability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belinda Jane Fraser – For outstanding public service to fostering collaborative arrangements for securing ventilators for the Australian Government National Medical Stockpile in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paul John Grigson – For outstanding public service through driving resolutions to complex issues and the Government's response and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anna (Anastasia) Harmer – For outstanding public service to law reform, and through leading the Office of the Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements.
Matthew Frederick Hay – For outstanding public service in the application of contemporary online services, core technology platforms, and complex IT systems for the Australian Taxation Office.
Rachel Jasmine Jolly – For outstanding public service through innovative policy development and implementation supporting Pacific Islander workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peter Leonard Masterson – For outstanding public service through leading engagement with local business communities, linking them to Government and Industry business grants and support programs.
Alison Jayne McMillan – For outstanding public service to driving the Government's national health response priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly to infection prevention measures.
Niko Milic – For outstanding public service through the development of communications protocols in aged care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Debbie Mitchell – For outstanding public service to the implementation of Government policy and the delivery of streamlined Job Seeker service to support Australians.
James Matthew O'Halloran – For outstanding public service to superannuation reforms, and to the implementation of infrastructure to enable the Government's economic support measures to Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ann Elizabeth Redmond – For outstanding public service in program design, particularly through the support of the regional aviation industry as part of the COVID Aviation Response Task Force.
Michael Ryan – For outstanding public service to policy and program development to ensure a supply of an agricultural workforce during COVID-19.
Rebecca Lee Skinner – For outstanding public service in the areas of national security policy, intelligence, business transformation and service delivery.
Celia Street – For outstanding public service through driving the Government's national health response priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New South Wales
Leanne Barnes,OAM – For outstanding public service to local government in New South Wales.
Dr Michelle Aléna Cretikos – For outstanding public service to community health in New South Wales.
Joanne Louise Edwards – For outstanding public service to community health in New South Wales.
Jason Scott Elderhurst – For outstanding public service to building services in New South Wales.
Karen Anne Jones – For outstanding public service to education in New South Wales.
Dr Jeremy Montgomery McAnulty – For outstanding public service to infectious diseases monitoring and environmental health in New South Wales.
Dr Christine Enid Selvey – For outstanding public service to infectious disease reporting and public health in New South Wales.
Patrisha L Van Tussenbroek – For outstanding public service to emergency planning and response in the education sector in New South Wales.
Queensland
Gregg Buyers – For outstanding public service to infrastructure projects in Queensland.
James Huggett – For outstanding public service to maritime safety in Queensland.
Associate Professor Anthony Charles Lamont – For outstanding public service to paediatric radiology in Queensland.
Dr Deborough Anne Macbeth – For outstanding public service to community health in Queensland.
Annette Maree Scott – For outstanding public service to community health in Queensland.
South Australia
Scott Brenton Loechel – For outstanding public service to local government emergency coordination and assistance in South Australia.
Maxine Susan McSherry – For outstanding public service to the community of Kangaroo Island, and to education.
ProfessorNicola Jane Spurrier – For outstanding public service to community health in South Australia.
Victoria
Rebecca (Beck) Angel – For outstanding public service to Victoria Police.
Jenny Atta – For outstanding public service to strategic social policy reform and delivery in Victoria.
Denis William Flett – For outstanding public service to water management in Victoria.
Fernando Ianni – For outstanding public service to secondary education in Victoria.
Merrin Mason – For outstanding public service to law reform in Victoria.
Dr Mark Norman – For outstanding public service to conservation and biodiversity management in Victoria.
Christopher David Reidy – For outstanding public service to community celebrations in Victoria.
Linda Joan Weatherson – For outstanding public service to social welfare initiatives in Victoria.
Western Australia
Kirsten Jade Chivers – For outstanding public service through roles with the State Solicitor's Office in Western Australia.
Nicki Godecke – For outstanding public service to Western Australia through a range of roles.
Kaylene Patricia Gulich – For outstanding public service to Western Australia through a range of roles.
Lieutenant Colonel S,DSM – For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as a Task Group Commander on Operation OKRA from December 2019 to July 2020.
Colonel Nicholas James Foxall,AM – For distinguished leadership in warlike operations as Commander Task Group Taji X in the period November 2019 to March 2020.
Corporal Brett Michael B – For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a Team Commander.
Lieutenant Colonel Meegan Bernadette Olding – For distinguished performance of duties in warlike conditions as the Acting Chief Strategy and Plans Division, Coalition Joint Plans in the Combined Joint Task Force Headquarters of Operation Inherent Resolve during the period November 2019 to September 2020.
Captain P – For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a platoon commander.
Lieutenant Colonel Anna Reinhardt – For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Senior Human Resources Advisor to the Ministry of Interior Affairs while force assigned to Operation HIGHROAD from 24 November 2018 to 8 September 2019, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Bar to the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC and Bar)
Commander Gavin Ashley Milkins,RAN – For outstanding achievement as the Medical Head of Department and Senior Health Officer, HMAS Adelaide.
Lieutenant Commander Ashleigh Beth Payne,RAN – For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer HMAS Bathurst.
Commander Moses Raudino,RAN – For outstanding achievement in the field of Navy training.
Commander Chloe Ryan,RAN – For outstanding achievement as a Navy Medical Officer during the national response to the coronavirus pandemic emergency.
Chief Petty Officer Benjamin Ashley Smith – For outstanding achievement during the introduction into service of the Hobart Class Destroyers.
Commander Eloise Adele Twine,RAN – For outstanding achievement in the field of electronic warfare capability development.
Commander Darren White,RAN – For outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgment and leadership as Commanding Officer HMAS Sheean, on operations from December 2017 to December 2019.
Army
Colonel Justin John Alexander – For outstanding devotion to duty in provision of education services at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Lawrence Anderson – For outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgement and dedication as the Commanding Officer of the 1st Signal Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel Stuart James Baldwinson – For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer/Chief Instructor of the Army School of Health.
Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Richard Brown,NSC – For outstanding achievement as the Officer-In-Charge of the Health Certification Team of the 3rd Health Support Battalion.
Lieutenant Colonel Gregory John Colton,DSM – For outstanding achievement as Staff Officer Grade One Professional Military Education - Army.
BrigadierMichael Edward Garraway,AM – For outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgement and dedication as the Commander of Joint Task Force 1110, Operation BUSH FIRES ASSIST 2019-2020 and as Commander of Joint Task Group 629.1, Operation COVID-19 ASSIST.
Colonel Michael Joseph Hose – For outstanding achievement in satellite communications development for Australia and the Australian Defence Force.
Colonel James Guthrie Hunter – For outstanding achievement as the inaugural Director Force Structure Plan Directorate, orchestrating the delivery of the first quadrennial Defence capability assessment process.
Brigadier Christopher John Mills,AM – For outstanding achievement as the Director General Force Options and Plans through the application of exceptional skill, judgement and dedication in the planning and delivery of the 2020 Defence Force Structure Plan.
Lieutenant Colonel Robyn Kristine O'Donnell – For outstanding achievement as the Chief Legal Officer, Army Headquarters.
Lieutenant Colonel Ross William Thomas – For outstanding devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade One - Program Sustainment in Logistics Branch, Army Headquarters.
Brigadier Robert John Watson – For outstanding achievement in the development and implementation of a Joint defensive cyberspace operations capability for the Australian Defence Force.
Air Force
Flight Sergeant Sean Alan Bell,CSM – For outstanding achievement in F-35A Joint Strike Fighter hardware systems fleet management; and in the establishment and development of mission data products.
Squadron Leader Paul Frederick Bowes – For outstanding achievement in air-to-surface combat support integration training at Number 4 Squadron for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Group Captain Edwin Jamie Boyd – For outstanding achievement in organisational reform and aviation training capability sustainment for the Australian Defence Force.
Squadron Leader Steven Henry Brady – For outstanding achievement in establishing the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter mission data development capability for the Australian Defence Force.
Wing Commander Timothy Cantrill – For outstanding achievement in military aircraft type certification as Engineering Manager of Project Air 8000 Phase 2 acquiring the C 27J Spartan transport aircraft.
Flight Sergeant Jenny Leigh Dillon,CSM – For outstanding devotion to duty in medical administration for the Australian Defence Force.
Squadron Leader Michael Jeffrey Dorman – For outstanding devotion to duty to the Australian Defence Force in aviation risk management in complex operating environments.
Wing Commander Robert Michael Gill – For outstanding achievement in knowledge systems development, operations planning, and improved allied interoperability for Headquarters Joint Operations Command.
Flight Lieutenant Simon John Hall – For outstanding achievement in support of complex historic honours and awards research and outcomes, and administration of Royal Australian Air Force honours and decorations.
Flight Lieutenant Aaron James Hardman – For outstanding achievement in aerospace engineering, project management, and electronic warfare capability development for the Australian Defence Force.
Group Captain Paul Howard Jarvis – For outstanding achievement in Air Combat and Airborne Electronic Attack capability development for the Australian Defence Force
Air Commodore David John Paddison – For outstanding devotion to duty in combat capability development for the Australian Defence Force.
Air Commodore Benjamin John Sleeman,DSM – For outstanding achievement in non-warlike operations whilst deployed as Director Combined Air and Space Operations Centre, United States Air Force Central Command.
Flight Lieutenant Andrew Luke Willersdorf – For outstanding achievement in capability development of the C-27J Spartan at Number 35 Squadron for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Lieutenant Commander Peter Edward Chapman,RAN – For meritorious achievement in the field of Maritime Logistics Officer Workgroup Management.
Lieutenant Commander Sarah Maree Eddes,RAN – For meritorious achievement as the Regional Manager of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Support Unit North.
Chief Petty Officer Matthew Alan Graham – For meritorious achievement in the application of exceptional skills and judgement as the Senior Technical Officer of HMAS Yarra.
Chief Petty Officer Kerrin James Lyon – For meritorious devotion to duty as the Fleet Medical Submariner within Sea Training Unit - Submarines.
Commander Nicole Helen Mann,RAN – For outstanding achievement as the Deputy Director of the Navy People Career Management Agency.
Leading Seaman Brendan Michael Robinson – For meritorious achievement in the field of Signals Intelligence engineering support.
Lieutenant Jacqueline Rushford,RAN – For meritorious achievement as the Navigating Officer of HMA Ships Glenelg and Childers.
Lieutenant Commander Trevor Francis Teale,RAN – For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer in Charge of the Submarine Support Group.
Army
Warrant Officer Class Two B – For meritorious devotion to duty as a Physical Training Instructor and Human Performance Optimisation Program leader within Special Operations Command.
Warrant Officer Class One Peter Wayne Brine – For meritorious achievement in movements support for Australian Defence Force operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum.
Lance Corporal Michael Alan Coulson – For meritorious devotion to duty as the Australian Defence Force Liaison Officer to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Warrant Officer Class Two Karle Clyde Engstrom – For meritorious devotion to duty as the Squadron Sergeant Major of C Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment from 2018 to 2020.
Corporal Pierce Jordan Halliday – For meritorious achievement as the Landing Craft Maintenance Section Commander at 35 Water Transport Squadron, 10th Force Support Battalion.
Warrant Officer Class Two Leigh Gary Hedger – For meritorious achievement as the Regimental Technical Adjutant of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and Mechanised Warrant Officer of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.
Major Benjamin Ian McCaskill – For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade Two Force Modernisation, Headquarters Forces Command and through the introduction into service of Project LAND 121 into Forces Command.
Sergeant Jarrad Robert Mildrum – For meritorious devotion to duty as the Electronic Countermeasures Sergeant within the Land Countermeasures Reprogramming Cell at Army Headquarters.
Lance Corporal N – For meritorious devotion to duty in the Special Air Service Regiment, Special Operations Command.
Private Warwick Edward Naggs – For meritorious achievement as Acting Troop Leader Surveillance Troop, 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry).
Major Michael Anthony Sipple – For meritorious achievement as Officer Commanding and Senior Project Engineer at 19th Chief Engineer Works.
Lieutenant Colonel Adam Wayne Sparkes – For meritorious achievement as Staff Officer Grade One Land Intelligence, Systems and Integration Branch, Army Headquarters.
Major Carolyn Jean Wood – For meritorious achievement in the application of authentic leadership as Officer Commanding, Specialist and Command Support Wing, Army School of Ordnance, and collaborative management through uncertainty during the 2020 Victorian bushfire crisis.
Air Force
Squadron Leader Dianne Beverley Bell – For meritorious achievement in international engagement for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Group Captain Paul Anthony Bowler – For meritorious achievement in operational planning and execution for the Australian Defence Force.
Wing Commander Damien Walter Fairhurst – For meritorious achievement as the Commander of Task Unit 630.1 on Operation ACCORDION from October 2019 to June 2020.
Flight Sergeant Lorraine Isabel Morley – For devotion to duty in training administration and development in the Air Warfare Centre for the Royal Australian Air Force.