Dr Young became Governor of Queensland in November 2021, after serving as State Health Incident Controller in January 2020 to support the response to Covid-19.
In a statement, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk thanked Dr Young for her 16 years of service to the state as Chief Health Officer, especially through the Covid-19 pandemic. And while it’s an individual award, I feel that at every stage of my journey science has been a team game, and I’d like to thank those I’ve been able to work with along the way, including my fabulous Defence Science and Technology Group colleagues who tirelessly work to solve Defence’s biggest challenges with science,” Professor Monro said. “It’s amazing to be recognised alongside so many wonderful Australians from such varied fields. She also highlighted that despite the awards being granted to individuals, their success is also a testament to strength of the everyone involved in the Australian research ecosystem. “This is a wonderful outcome, because it presents to the broader public a real diversity of achievements and career stories that can inspire the next generation to study science if they want to make a difference.” Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro At the highest level – the AC – more than half of the ACs awarded are to scientists and researchers,” Professor Monro said. “This year’s Queen’s Birthday honours has recognised a significant number of eminent scientists and technologists across each of the different categories of honours. Professor Monro told she was enthused by Australian science being given a spotlight through this year’s honours. These scientists are Queensland Governor Dr Jeanette Young, astrophysicist Emeritus Professor Anne Green, Antarctic ecologist Dr Patricia Margaret Selkirk, Secretary of the federal Department of Health Dr Brendan Murphy, and Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro. Of the nine people made Companions of the Australian Order, five were recognised for their contributions to science. Australian scientists have led this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, making up over half of those awarded Companion of the Australian Order.
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