Among the list of 1192 recipients of the King’s Birthday Honours List of 2023 are a few familiar names from television past and present — comedians, actors, journalists, performers and TV presenters and producers:

COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

The late Mr John Barry HUMPHRIES AO (formerly of NSW)
For eminent service to the arts as a comedian, actor, author, satirist and entertainer,
to the promotion of Australian culture, and as a patron of organisations.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Mr Benjamin Charles ELTON (WA)
For significant service to the entertainment industry as a comedian, actor, writer and
director.

Ms Judith LUCY (VIC)
For significant service to the performing arts as an entertainer.

The Honourable Maxine Margaret McKEW (VIC)
For significant service to journalism, to higher education, and to the Parliament of
Australia.

Ms Marina PRIOR (VIC)
For significant service to musical theatre as a singer and performer.

Ms Pamela RABE (TAS)
For significant service to the performing arts as a performer and director

Ms Denise Margaret SCOTT (VIC)
For significant service to the arts as a comedian and actress.

Ms Helen WELLINGS (NSW)
For significant service to the media, and to consumer affairs.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Ms Angelina (Lina) CANEVA (VIC)
For service to the community through charitable organisations

Mr David Maurits DE VOS (WA)
For service to the broadcast media as a journalist.

Ms Narelda JACOBS (NSW)
For service to the media, and to the community.

Mr Curtis Lee STONE (VIC)
For service to the tourism, culinary, and hospitality industries

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Source: The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia