The 1987 Australia Day Honours are appointments
to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by Australian citizens. The list was announced on 26 January 1987 by the
Governor General of Australia
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The Australia Day Honours are the first of the two major annual honours lists, the first announced to coincide with
Australia Day
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the 1788 landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove and raising of the Union Flag by Arthur Phillip following days of exploration of Port ...
(26 January), with the other being the
Queen's Birthday Honours, which are announced on the second Monday in June.
† indicates an award given posthumously.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Gov ...
Companion (AC)
General Division
Officers (AO)
General Division
Military Division
Member (AM)
General Division
Military Division
Medal (OAM)
General Division
Military Division
References
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1987 awards
1987 in Australia
Orders, decorations, and medals of Australia