Queensland's finest have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours list, including legendary cricketer Greg Chappell and veteran entertainer Lorrae Desmond, among other sports people, essential workers, academics, entertainers and more. There were 84 people who received an Officer of the order of Australia (AO), Member of the Order of Australia (AM) or the Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Â Former Australian Cricketer and captain Greg Chappell is receiving the Officer of the order of Australia (AO) in this yearâs Australia Day Honours. Picture: David Clark According to the Office of the Governor-General, people are appointed as an AO for "distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large".