Government House

CANBERRA ACT 2600

27 January 2022

Honorary Appointment and Awards - January 2022

The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following appointment and awards:

HONORARY COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Sir Barry Alan GIBB CBE

   United States of America

For eminent service to the performing arts as a musician, songwriter and record producer, to the advancement of Australian music artists, and to philanthropy.

HONORARY MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Barry Keith BARNES

   United Kingdom

For service to commemorating the service of Australian Flying Corps in Tetbury, England, and surrounding areas, during World War One.

Mr Gilbert Arthur BROGDEN

   Narrabeen NSW 2101

For service to the community, particularly through volunteering and fundraising for local and national charity organisations.

Mrs Shirley Joan CONNOLLY

   Grasmere NSW 2570

For service to netball, particularly in the Macarthur region of New South Wales.

Mrs Christine Robin FORSYTH

   Laguna NSW 2325

For service to the Wollombi Valley region, particularly through sporting, arts and community organisations.

Mr Wayne Jude LINDSAY

   Boronia Heights QLD 4124

For service to the Australian and New Zealand veterans community.