Australia Day Ambassadors

The Australia Day Ambassador Program aims to capture the true spirit of Australia Day by connecting high achieving Queenslanders to communities across the state to support the celebration of this important national day.

Australia Day Ambassadors include past recipients of the Australian of the Year Awards, talented athletes, medical professionals, business leaders, media personalities and community workers who provide inspiration and pride to Australia Day events.

Ambassadors generously volunteer their time and energy to contribute to local Queensland celebrations. They participate in a diverse range of activities such as providing inspirational addresses, presenting Australia Day Awards, judging contests and meeting with locals.

Participation of an Australia Day Ambassador at community events is regularly cited as one of the highlights of community celebrations.

The Ambassadors for the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador Program are:

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Adjunct Professor Adam Scott

Host council: Charters Towers Regional Council

Uncle Barry Watson

Host council: Aurukun Shire Council

Bill Nancarrow

Host council: Somerset Regional Council

Dr Bob McGregor

Host council: Burdekin Shire Council

Carmel Crouch

Host council: Rockhampton Regional Council

Daniel Clarke

Host council: Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Dr Dimity Dornan AO

Host council: Barcaldine Regional Council (Barcaldine)

Douglas Millican

Host council: Goondiwindi Regional Council (Goondiwindi)

Elijah Buol OAM

Host council: North Burnett Regional Council

Gail Ker OAM

Host council: Barcaldine Regional Council (Aramac)

Gerrard Gosens OAM

Host council: Barcaldine Regional Council (Alpha)

Gerry Blackwell

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council (Mitchell)

Hani Watson PLY

Host council: Etheridge Shire Council

Professor James Dale AC

Host council: Balonne Shire Council

Jay Larkins

Host council: Cloncurry Shire Council McKinlay Shire Council

Jeffrey Horn OLY

Host council: Toowoomba Regional Council (Highfields)

John Lazarou

Host council: Carpentaria Shire Council

Justine Christerson

Host council: Blackall-Tambo Regional Council

Karen Jacobsen

Host council: Whitsunday Regional Council

Emeritus Professor Ken Donald AO

Host council: Central Highlands Regional Council

Keri Craig-Lee OAM

Host council: City of Moreton Bay

Kevin Hughes BM OAM

Host council: Cook Shire Council

Dr Leon Stensholm

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council (Roma)

Matt Levy OAM

Host council: Southern Downs Regional Council

Mirusia Louwerse

Host council: Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Paula Pool

Host council: Toowoomba Regional Council (Pittsworth)

Peter Bongiorni

Host council: Paroo Shire Council

Peter Davis

Host council: Flinders Shire Council

Peter Dornan AM

Host council: Barcaldine Regional Council (Barcaldine)

Peter and Melissa McGuinness

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council (Wallumbilla)

Professor Peter Timms

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council (Surat)

Associate Professor Richard Lewandowski

Host council: Goondiwindi Regional Council (Texas)

Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex OAM

Host council: Torres Shire Council

Ross McKinnon AM

Host council: Burke Shire Council

Dr Selina Tomasich

Host council: Longreach Regional Council

Taj Pabari

Host council: Maranoa Regional Council (Injune)

Dr Tim Baker

Host council: South Burnett Regional Council

Wayne Sticher

Host council: Winton Shire Council