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Retiring NSW governor Marie Bashir is set to become the second recipient of a dameship awarded by the prime minister, Tony Abbott. Tony Abbott has praised retiring NSW governor Marie Bashir for her warmth, compassion and grace – awarding her Australia's top honour.
News Corp Australia reports that the title will be included among Monday's Queen’s birthday honours list. The prime minister confirmed the Queen had accepted his recommendation for Dr Bashir to become a dame in the Order of Australia on Monday.
The already honoured and much loved Dr Bashir will become a dame in the Order of Australia, following in the footsteps of former governor general Quentin Bryce who became the first to receive the title after Abbott controversially revived the British honorific system earlier this year. She's the second person to receive a dameship awarded by Abbott, following in the footsteps of former governor general Quentin Bryce.
Former defence force chief Peter Cosgrove was granted a knighthood on accepting the role of governor general. The honour recognises Bashir's lifetime achievement in psychiatry, tertiary education, Indigenous issues and public administration, Abbott said.
Bashir steps down as governor on October 1, to be replaced by defence force chief General David Hurley. The much loved NSW governor will step down from her role in October.
More than 780 Aussies are being recognised on the Queen's birthday honour list. "Her excellency has brought warmth, compassion and grace to Australia's oldest public office," Abbott said. "She has been an advocate for the disadvantaged and marginalised in the community, particularly those with mental illness."
Abbott controversially revived the British honorific system earlier this year.
More than 780 Aussies are being recognised on Monday on the Queen's birthday honour list.