2026 Special Honours (Australia)

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.

Royal Victorian Order

Main article: Royal Victorian Order

Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)

Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Main article: Order of the British Empire

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

New Zealand Order of Merit

Main article: New Zealand Order of Merit

Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM)

Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)

Honorary military rank

Royal Australian Navy

  • Russell Crowe – honorary Commander – 27 February 2026 – for "enduring advocacy for the Royal Australian Navy, his contribution to public understanding through storytelling and support of the defence community."[6]

References

  1. ^ "Jason Michael BALTOV MVO". London Gazette. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Paula Anne FITZPATRICK MVO". London Gazette. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  3. ^ "New Year Honours – Papua New Guinea". The London Gazette. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  4. ^ "New Year Honours List 2026". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  5. ^ "New Year Honours List 2026". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  6. ^ "In a ceremony today aboard HMAS Sydney V, it was a privilege to appoint Russell Crowe an honorary Commander in the Royal Australian Navy". Chief of Navy. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
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