MEDIA RELEASE

8 JUNE 2026

Doctors doing good recognised in King's Birthday Honours List

AMA Queensland has congratulated five members recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

President Associate Professor Erica Gannon said the members had made outstanding professional and personal contributions to the field of medicine.

“It is heartening to see wonderful Queensland doctors celebrated for the impact they’ve made on their profession, their patients, and in the community,” she said.

“As Queensland’s peak medical organisation, we are strengthened by their dedication.” 

AMA Queensland members recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List: 

Emeritus Professor Harold McIntyre has been awarded an AO for distinguished service to medicine as a clinician, to medical research and education, to policy development, and to allied health administration.

Professor Noel Hayman has been awarded an AM for significant service to medicine, particularly to Indigenous health care and medical education.

Associate Professor Michael Steyn has been awarded an AM for significant service to anaesthesiology and peri-operative medicine, and to health leadership.

Associate Professor David Austin has been awarded an AM for significant service to intensive care medicine, to sport, and to education.

Associate Professor Helen Irving was awarded a PSM for outstanding public service to paediatric health care.

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