Chris Hemsworth is among thousands of Australians whose achievements have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours list.
Hemsworth has also contributed his time to a number of charitable organisations, including as patron for the Australian Childhood Foundation and donor to the bushfires recovery organisations, as well as a number of international groups.Outspoken political commentator Peta Credlin was awarded Officer of the order of Australia for her service to parliament and politics, policy development and to the executive function of government.
The former Liberal staffer now works as a commentator for Sky News and News Corp newspapers. Aaron Francis/The AustralianSunrise sports reporter and co-host Mark Beretta was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the community through a number of charitable organisations. The rugby legend also dipped his toe into politics, having served as senator for Queensland with Clive Palmer’s Palmer United Party and then as an independent.Source:News Corp AustraliaRobbie Slater was recognised with an OAM for his decorated football career, having played for the Australian national league, as well as four English Premier League sides, including West Ham United and Blackburn Rovers.
Phillips played for four separate teams in the WNBA in the United States and won a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
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