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Order of Australia

Sunday, December 03

Artist faked honour awards to police

A Brisbane chalkboard artist who brazenly offered to create a mural honouring Queensland’s emergency services has been caught out faking top Australian honours.

Artist who faked his OAM to boost profile facing jail term

A Brisbane artist will plead guilty to faking top Australian honours to boost his profile, a court has heard.

Businessman Stefan Ackerie poses for photos at his hairdressing academy in Brisbane, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Stefan Ackerie has been appointed a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for his service to business, and through support for charitable organisations. (AAP Image/Dan Peled)

From ex-pollies to hairdressers, honours list reflects our nation's diversity

Former prime minister Tony Abbott, ex-Australian men’s and women’s cricket captains and Aboriginal academic Marcia Langton are among those being honoured this Queen’s Birthday.