2013 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia)

The 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours for Australia were announced on 10 June 2013 by the Governor-General of Australia, Quentin Bryce. These honours are awarded as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours, which are officially announced in mid-June each year in Commonwealth realms to mark the official birthday of the Queen.

The Australian honours system recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the country. The awards are conferred by the Governor-General in the name of the Queen of Australia.

Recipients are recognised for their achievements and service across a wide range of fields, including:

• Order of Australia: This is the principal order of chivalry in Australia, recognising Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or meritorious service. It has four divisions: Companion (AC), Officer (AO), Member (AM), and Medal (OAM).

• Australian Bravery Decorations: These awards recognise acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. They include the Cross of Valour (CV), Star of Courage (SC), Bravery Medal (BM), and Commendation for Brave Conduct.

• Distinguished and Conspicuous Service Decorations: These awards recognise distinguished and conspicuous service in the Australian Defence Force.

• Public Service Medals: These medals recognise outstanding service by employees of the Australian public sector and other public sector organisations.

The specific citations for each individual honoured in the 2013 list detail their contributions to society. The full list of recipients can be found in the official gazette.