Australia Day Honours 2026
Burnet Institute congratulates associates and collaborators recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.
We acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by:
Professor Anne Kelso AC, former CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
For eminent service to health and medical research sciences and administration, to Australian influenza preparedness, and to gender equity.
The Honourable Kristina Kerscher Keneally AO, former premier of New South Wales and advocate for the Stillbirth Centre of Excellence
For distinguished service to the people and the Parliament of Australia, to the Parliament of New South Wales, particularly as premier, and to the community.
Professor Stephen Marsden Jane AO, Executive Director of Research at Alfred Health
For distinguished service to medical research, to haematology and translational medicine, to advancing access to clinical trials in regional and rural communities, and to tertiary education.