9 June 2025

Jeremy Rockliff, Premier

Humanitarians, educators and wildlife carers are among the 18 Tasmanians recognised in the King's Birthday 2025 Honours List.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff congratulated each of the Tasmanians honoured in this year’s awards.

“Tasmanians are so often quiet achievers, going about their days doing extraordinary work to support our community,” Premier Rockliff said.

“The King’s Birthday Honours is a special opportunity to recognise the work and commitments Tasmanians are making across our State in a range of fields.

"The 18 fantastic Tasmanians honoured have made significant contributions to our State, and I am incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements.”

Four Tasmanians have been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of their distinguished achievements, including:

  • Mrs Roslyn Cornish, for her significant service to early childhood education administration;
  • Mr Adrian Kelly, for his significant service to the real estate sector in leadership and board roles;
  • Dr David Law, for his significant service to public health as a practitioner and in leadership roles; and
  • Mr Albert van Zetten, for his significant service to local government and to the community.

The following 13 Tasmanians have been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in appreciation of their contributions to their local communities:

  • The late Mr Robert Allen, for his service to the international community through humanitarian roles;
  • Mr Michael Barrenger, for his service to the community of George Town;
  • Dr Tonia Cochran, for her service to conservation and the environment;
  • Mr Joseph Cook, for his service to community music;
  • The late Mr Peter Cox, for his service to the community of George Town;
  • Mrs Mary Koolhof, for her service to education;
  • Mr Anthony Kube, for his service to rugby union;
  • Ms Lesley Kurek, for her service to conservation and the environment;
  • Mr Steven Martin, for his service to the community of Northern Tasmania;
  • Mr John (Leigh) McAdam, for his service to lawn bowls;
  • The late Mr Reginald Watson, for his service to history;
  • Mr Craig Webb, for his service to wildlife conservation; and
  • Mr Donald Wells, for his service to the aviation industry in Tasmania.

A Meritorious Award has been awarded to one Tasmanian in recognition of his outstanding service in an Australian police force (Tasmania Police):

  • Commander Stephen Burk APM.