David Leckie, a former chief executive of both Seven and Nine who died last year, has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday list.
He was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for "significant service" to broadcast media.
Tasmanian journalist Alison Andrews has also been appointed AM. She is the publisher and editor at The Northern Midlands Courier.
Newcastle journalist Joanne McCarthy, known for her work exposing sex abuse cases connected to the Catholic Church, is also made an AM for “significant service” to the print media.
Media figures in the list:
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
The late Mr Shane Keith WARNE Formerly of VIC For distinguished service to cricket as a player, role model and commentator, to the community through charitable initiatives, and for philanthropic contributions.
AM
Mrs Alison Jean ANDREWS Longford TAS 7301 For significant service to the print media, and to the community.
The late Mr David John LECKIE Formerly of Robertson NSW 2577 For significant service to the broadcast media through executive roles.
Ms Joanne Maree McCARTHY NSW For significant service to the print media as a journalist.
OAM (Order of Australia Medal)
Mr Terence Roland GALLAWAY Colyton NSW 2760 For service to the broadcast news media.
Mr John Christopher GATFIELD Lindfield NSW 2070 For service to veterans, and to broadcast media.
Mrs Marie MYSSY Strathfield South NSW 2136 For service to the multicultural media
Ms Maeve Catherine O'MEARA Mosman NSW 2088 For service to the food media industry.
Ms Dorothy WEST Broome WA 6725 For service to first nations media and communications.
Ms Donna HAY NSW For service to the food and hospitality sector as a cook and author
Mr Jeffrey Daniel McGEE VIC For service to the performing arts, and to radio.
Mr Jeff RICHARDSON Clifton Hill VIC 3068 For service to the performing arts, and to radio.
Mr Andrew David BELLAIRS VIC For service to the performing arts, and to radio.
Mrs Marilyn BENNET Castlemaine VIC 3450 For service to radio, and to the community.
Mrs Florence FORBES Bagshot VIC 3551 For service to country music, and to radio presentation.
Mr Billy BAXTER Mornington VIC 3931 For service to the performing arts, and to radio.
Mr Alexander Graham BELL Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 For service to community radio, and to country music.
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