Professor Philip Alston HonDLaw 2017 has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the law, particularly in the area of international human rights, and to legal education. to legal education.

Joseph Carrozzi BCom LLB 1987 has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to business, and to the community through multicultural and not-for-profit organisations.

Kate Eastman SC BA LLB 1990 has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the law, to human rights, and to professional organisations.

Edward Kerr BA LLB 1976 has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through charitable organisations.

Frances Maguire LLB 2002 has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through social welfare organisations.

Scientia Professor Jane McAdam has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to international refugee law, particularly to climate change and the displacement of people.

Gregory Shand BCom LLB 1985 has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the Jewish community, and to charitable initiatives.

Professor Ann Twomey PhD 2006 has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the law, to legal education, and to public education on constitutional matters.

Brendan Welsh BSc LLB 1986 has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through charitable organisations.