Damehood for the Governor of New South Wales

Her Excellency Professor The Hon. Marie Bashir AC CVO has been appointed Dame of the Order of Australia (AD) for her service as the 37th Governor of New South Wales.

Knighthood for the New Governor-General of Australia

General Peter Cosgrove AC MC has been appointed Knight of the Order of Australia (AK) following his taking office as the 26th Governor-General of Australia.

Damehood for the Former Governor-General of Australia

The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AC CVO has been appointed Dame of the Order of Australia (AD) for her service as the 25th Governor-General of Australia.

New Governor of the Falklands

Mr Colin Roberts CVO has been appointed to be the next Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands succeeding Mr Nigel Robert Haywood CVO who is stepping down in April 2014.