Knighthoods and the Companions of the Order of Australia
Knighthoods
Prior to 1975 Australians were recognised through the British Imperial System. From 1976 to 1986 there was provision for the appointment of Knights and Dames in the Order of Australia. Removal of this provision does not affect pre-existing appointments. Knights and Dames are above Companion in the Order of Precedence.
Knighthoods are awarded to give recognition in any sphere of action or achievement. The origins of appointment as a Knight reach back into medieval history. The last appointment of an Australian as a Knight Bachelor was in 1989.
CSIRO staff to receive Knighthoods are:
| 1996 | Sir Malcolm McIntosh (British Award) |
| 1977 | Sir Alan Walsh |
| 1976 | Sir Robert Price |
| 1972 | Sir Rutherford Robertson |
| 1969 | Sir Ian Wark |
| 1966 | Sir Otto H. Frankel |
| 1962 | Sir Frederick White |
| 1954 | Sir Ian Clunies Ross |
| 1935 | Sir David Rivett |
| 1929 | Sir George Julius |
Companions of the Order of Australia
The Australian system of honours and awards was established in 1975. The British Monarch is the Sovereign Head of the Order of Australia and the Governor-General is the Principal Companion and as Chancellor is charged with the administration of the Order of Australia. The Companion of the Order of Australia is the highest honour and is awarded for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or humanity at large.
CSIRO staff to receive an AC are:
| 2022 | Dr Graeme Moad |
| 2018 | Professor San Thang |
| 2018 | Dr Ezio Rizzardo |
| 2018 | Prof Trevor McDougall |
| 2017 | Professor Andrew Holmes |
| 2016 | Dr David Solomon |
| 2004 | Dr Megan Clark |
| 1999 | Sir Malcolm McIntosh |
| 1994 | Dr Jim Peacock |
| 1990 | Professor Basil Hetzel |
| 1985 | Dr Paul Wild |
| 1980 | Sir Rutherford Robertson |
Officer of the Order of Australia
The Officer of the Order of Australia is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or humanity at large.
CSIRO staff to receive an AO are:
| 2009 | Dr Bruce Hobbs |
| 2004 | Prof Robin Batterham |
| 1999 | Dr John Stocker |
| 1997 | Dr Roy Montague Green |
| 1993 | Dr Keith Boardman |