Australia Day Honours 2026
Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Congratulations to the following members of the Knox community, recognised for their outstanding service in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list.

Knox Old Boys

Dr Andrew Pilcher Wines AM (OKG87) 

For significant service to orthopaedic surgery, and to the community 

Mr David Booth FitzSimons OAM (OKG65) For service to community social welfare, and to youth 

Mr Peter Andrew Roach OAM (OKG79) 

For service to the community through a range of organisations 

Mr Renton David Henderson Millar OAM (OKG93) (only attended 1988) 

For service to skateboarding 


Past Parents 

Prof Desmond Harold Freeman AM, father of Nicholas Freeman (OKG04) 

For significant service to interior design, and to vocational education.

Mr Gavin David Fry OAM, father of Edmund Fry (OKG02) 

For service to the arts 



We also congratulate Mr Matthew David Cannon MBE (OKG07) who was recognised in the King's New Year Honours -  For services to St John's Ambulance Services (Papua New Guinea, Supplement No 5, 29 Dec 2025)