Far North Queensland Investiture Ceremony, Cairns, 8 September 2023

The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM has presented eight Far Queenslanders with Australian Honours and Awards at an Investiture Ceremony in Cairns on Friday 8 September at 9.00am AEST. 

Congratulations to all recipients:

APPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Councillor Angela Toppin AM
For significant service to local government, and to secondary education.

AWARDED THE AUSTRALIAN POLICE MEDAL (APM)
Superintendent Rhys Newton APM
For distinguished service to the Queensland Police Service shown through significant career achievements, upholding the values of policing, and displaying continued dedication to their role.

Senior Sergeant Jamie Ray Horn APM
For distinguished service to the Queensland Police Service shown through significant career achievements, upholding the values of policing, and displaying continued dedication to their role.

Sergeant David William Raymond BM APM
For distinguished service to the Queensland Police Service shown through significant career achievements, upholding the values of policing, and displaying continued dedication to their role.

AWARDED THE AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICE MEDAL (AFSM)
Mr Ashley Alfred Cupitt AFSM OAM
For distinguished service to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

AWARDED THE MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr David William Clifton OAM
For service to local government, and to the community of Cairns.

Ms Jennefer Jane McLean OAM
For service to animal welfare, and to landcare management.

AWARDED THE CONSPICUOUS SERVICE MEDAL
Leading Seaman Jahlaya Weazel CSM
For meritorious achievement in cultural leadership and the promotion of diversity and inclusion in HMAS Supply.

A recording of livestream of the ceremony is available below.