The 1997 Queen's Birthday Honours for Australia were announced on Monday 9 June 1997 by the office of the

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. The

Birthday Honours The Birthday Honours, in some Commonwealth realms, mark the reigning British monarch's official birthday by granting various individuals appointment into national or dynastic orders or the award of decorations and medals. The honours are prese ...

were appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms of Queen

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to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The Birthday Honours are awarded as part of the

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celebrations during the month of June.

Order of Australia

Companion (AC)

General Division

Officer (AO)

General Division

Member (AM)

General Division

Military Division

Medal (OAM)

General Division

Military Division

References

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