King’s Birthday Honours
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Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer great is knighted by King Charles
The only Englishman to score at three soccer World Cups receives the shoulder-tap from the King for his services to sport and charity.
- Brian Melley
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- Analysis
- Federal
Morrison ‘saved lives’: Why former PM deserves highest honour in the land
It’s been branded by some as “the worst insult to all Australians”, but there is a case amid the controversy for Scott Morrison’s royal-endorsed gong.
- Shane Wright
- Opinion
- Opinion
Honouring Scott Morrison makes a mockery of awards system
The fact that every Australian prime minister routinely gets one of these gongs is yet another reason to review our honours system.
- Jenna Price
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King’s Birthday Honours 2025: The full list
Explore the full list of recipients in every category for this year’s honours.
Politicians, scientists and costume designer feature in King’s awards
Scott Morrison has been recognised with 829 other people in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.
- Shane Wright, James Massola and Garry Maddox
King’s Birthday Honours shine light on years of unheralded human decency
We profile some of the community quiet achievers who have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list.
- Carolyn Webb