Each year on King’s Birthday, the Governor-General of Australia recognises the outstanding service and contributions of Australians. While some recipients are well known, the majority are unsung heroes whose work strengthens Australian society and contributes to the common good.
This year, 703 Australians were recognised in the General Division of the Order of Australia Honours List. Notably, only 32.7 per cent of recipients are women. The Council for the Order of Australia has publicly acknowledged this gender imbalance. However, what has received far less attention is the lack of cultural diversity within the list.
This document analyses the cultural composition of recipients in the Order of Australia Honours List.