Sir David Hurley congratulates the 2024 Honours recipients

The Governor-General has warmly congratulated the more than 1000 Australians who have been recognised.

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00:00 I would like to congratulate the outstanding Australians recognised in today's Honours

00:05 list.

00:06 The calibre of the recipients reflects the strength of our communities.

00:10 Read or watch their stories and you can't help but be optimistic about Australia.

00:16 I'm delighted that this list again increasingly reflects the diversity of our community.

00:22 Recipients come from all parts of the country.

00:24 They have served and have an impact in just about every field you can imagine.

00:28 Their stories and backgrounds are diverse.

00:32 They are inspirational.

00:35 Our national honours system, the Order of Australia, must reflect who we are.

00:40 Therefore, to all Australians, our honours system belongs to all of us.

00:46 We can all nominate someone we admire and respect for recognition.

00:50 Please consider doing so.

00:52 To all recipients, I hear the statements like "I don't do this for recognition" or "to

00:57 get a medal" all the time.

01:00 I know that you, too, may wish to deflect attention or brush off praise.

01:04 Well, today your country has decided that you deserve recognition and are to be celebrated.

01:11 Please enjoy the moment and know that you have the thanks and respect of your nation.

01:16 Congratulations.

01:17 Congratulations.

01:18 Congratulations.

01:19 Congratulations.