The Governor-General has unveiled the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2024, recognising 737 Australians for achievements in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service.
The honours list featured several distinguished members from the superannuation industry, including:
Announcing the list, the Governor-General said: “I would like to congratulate all those recognised in today’s honours list. Some names are well-known, but the vast majority are not – they are people who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a difference in our community.
“Through today’s recognition we shine a light on their efforts, the impact they have and the difference they make. On behalf of all Australians, I thank recipients for their service and congratulate them on their recognition.”
He noted this will be his last honours list as Governor-General, with Mostyn to take up the role next month.
“Presiding over investiture ceremonies and having the opportunity to meet so many diverse recipients in our honours system has been a tremendous privilege. Learning their stories has been inspiring and makes me enormously optimistic for our future,” he said.
The RBA’s new monetary policy board has delivered its first rate decision.
While the RBA has made moves during past election campaign periods, it typically treads carefully to avoid stirring political waters.
The FSU has branded AMP’s confirmation that it will not use surveillance and monitoring on employees in their homes a “win” for the union.
While Australia’s disinflation process remains on track, market experts see the RBA keeping rates unchanged at next week’s meeting.