Congratulations to our eight ANU Law School alumni who were recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours for outstanding contributions to their communities, including:
 

Companion of the Order of Australia

The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk AC
GDipLegPrac'06
For eminent service to the people and Parliament of Queensland, particularly as Premier, to educational equity, to multiculturalism, and to public health.

Member of the Order of Australia

Ms Noor Blumer AM
LLM'08
For significant service to the law, to the legal profession, and to the community.

Air Commodore Maria Josefina Brick AM
MMilDefSt'17; LLM'11
For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force in military legal services and staff appointments.

Medal of the Order of Australia

Mr William John Baker OAM
LLB'71
For service to the community of Queanbeyan.

Mr Wen Yao Ko OAM
GCertMigLaw'09
For service to the Taiwanese community of Brisbane.

Mr Michael Ryan OAM
GDipLegPrac'13
For service to the community through a range of roles.

Conspicuous Service Medal

Commander Joshua Wesley Clifford CSM RAN
MMilDef'17; MMilLaw'15
For meritorious devotion to duty in the delivery of operational intelligence as the Director of Maritime Intelligence.

Public Service Medal

Mr Derek Anthony Kettle PSM
GDipLegPrac'95; LLB'94; BEc'88
For outstanding public service in legal leadership and constitutional advice.