We are pleased to share the excellent news that three members of the St Mark’s community received honours in the Order of Australia in the recent honours list.
Many congratulations to:
- The Honourable Justice John Basten AO (St Mark’s 1966-68) , appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for “distinguished service to the law as a judge, to legal education, to board and commission roles, and as a champion of Indigenous and human rights”. For further details, click here.

- Clinical Associate Professor Robert Parkyn OAM (St Mark’s 1971), awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for “service to medicine in the field of breast and endocrine surgery”. For further details, click here.

- Dr Pamela Wall AO (Honorary Fellow and Governor of St Mark’s College Foundation), appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for “distinguished service to the community through charitable support and philanthropic contributions, and to the community of South Australia”. For further details, click here.

Congratulations to John Basten AO, Robert Parkyn OAM, and Pamela Wall AO on these honours!
If you know of any other members of the St Mark’s community who were recognised on the honours list, please let us know.