The Governor has acknowledged the courage and selfless sacrifice of six Queenslanders named in the March 2025 Australian Bravery Decorations announced by the Governor-General this evening.

“People who commit brave acts do not always seek public recognition,” Her Excellency said. “It is an acknowledgement of those qualities we most respect as a nation – the qualities of courage, altruism, and of putting others before self.”

The Governor congratulates the following recipients and commends them on their brave actions:

Awarded the Bravery Medal

Mr Stephen Shane Edwards 

Mr Stephen Edwards displayed considerable bravery by his actions during the rescue of a woman on railway tracks in Kingston, Queensland on 31 August 2000.

Mr Luke Aidan Giudicatti 

Mr Luke Giudicatti displayed considerable bravery by his actions during the rescue of a woman in Cairns, Queensland on 23 November 2019.

Ms Gabrielle Rebecca Kelly

Ms Gabrielle Kelly displayed considerable bravery by her actions during a violent attack in Ipswich, Queensland on 10 November 2018.

Commended for Brave Conduct

Mr Jason Andrew Gibbs

Mr Jason Gibbs is commended for brave conduct for his actions following a shark attack in Greenmount, Queensland on 08 September 2020.

Mr Cameron Jack ONeill

Mr Cameron ONeill is commended for brave conduct for his actions during a stabbing in Coomera, Queensland on 28 May 2022.

Awarded the Group Bravery Citation

Mr Mitchell John Bennetts

The recipient is recognised with the award of the Group Bravery Citation for his actions in intervening and apprehending a man armed with a knife in Sydney, NSW on 13 August 2019.